YEARLY HIGH
0.5929 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4790 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5057 AFN

2022 DJF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DJF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.5929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.4790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1139 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5878 to the December average rate of 0.4917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5929 was down 10.50% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,965 AFN
2021 Average 2,344 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,395 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 569.59 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5977
0.4793
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5158, compared to 0.4955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0475 AFN (High: 0.5613 / Low: 0.5139). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 AFN (High: 0.5012 / Low: 0.4912).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0636 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.5878) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1539 (+35.46%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.5878
2021 Avg (January) 0.4340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5929 0.5742 0.5878
February 0.5613 0.5139 0.5243
March 0.5156 0.4862 0.4982
April 0.4984 0.4807 0.4903
May 0.5087 0.4790 0.4948
June 0.5036 0.4931 0.4995
July 0.5086 0.4928 0.4986
August 0.5098 0.4946 0.5014
September 0.5059 0.4891 0.4973
October 0.4986 0.4791 0.4891
November 0.5012 0.4912 0.4948
December 0.4972 0.4843 0.4917