YEARLY HIGH
0.5045 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4077 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4302 AFN

2022 GYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.5045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.4077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0968 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4999 to the December average rate of 0.4178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5045 was down 10.50% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,523 AFN
2021 Average 1,995 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,039 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 483.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5083
0.4074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.4390, compared to 0.4214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0401 AFN (High: 0.4775 / Low: 0.4373). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 AFN (High: 0.4285 / Low: 0.4196).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0401
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 0.0539 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.4999) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1303 (+35.26%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.4999
2021 Avg (January) 0.3695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5045 0.4886 0.4999
February 0.4775 0.4373 0.4460
March 0.4389 0.4138 0.4240
April 0.4241 0.4090 0.4176
May 0.4329 0.4095 0.4213
June 0.4285 0.4196 0.4253
July 0.4328 0.4188 0.4241
August 0.4348 0.4211 0.4268
September 0.4305 0.4163 0.4233
October 0.4231 0.4077 0.4158
November 0.4262 0.4160 0.4207
December 0.4225 0.4116 0.4178