YEARLY HIGH
2.1294 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.6099 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7356 AFN

2022 ETB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ETB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 2.1294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 1.6099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5195 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1082 to the December average rate of 1.6336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.1294 was down 12.24% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.4264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,647 AFN
2021 Average 9,489 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 8,049 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,597.65 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1557
1.5861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.8021, compared to 1.6690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.2043 AFN (High: 2.0025 / Low: 1.7982). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 AFN (High: 1.6700 / Low: 1.6405).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2043
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

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 0.2608 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 2.1082) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9617), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1466 (+7.47%).

2022 Avg (January) 2.1082
2021 Avg (January) 1.9617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1294 2.0517 2.1082
February 2.0025 1.7982 1.8474
March 1.7935 1.6921 1.7347
April 1.7309 1.6556 1.7021
May 1.7572 1.6585 1.7069
June 1.7272 1.6832 1.7133
July 1.7258 1.6797 1.6970
August 1.7430 1.6723 1.7015
September 1.7059 1.6490 1.6810
October 1.6825 1.6151 1.6469
November 1.6700 1.6405 1.6543
December 1.6570 1.6099 1.6336