YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 AFN

2022 STD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the STD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0049 to the December average rate of 0.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0050 was down 10.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25 AFN
2021 Average 20 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 19 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.44 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0051
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0042, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0043). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0038).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0049) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+30.78%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0049
2021 Avg (January) 0.0038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
February 0.0047 0.0043 0.0044
March 0.0043 0.0040 0.0041
April 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
May 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
June 0.0041 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0041 0.0038 0.0040
August 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
September 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
October 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
November 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
December 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038