YEARLY HIGH
1.0621 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5939 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7779 AFN

2022 HTG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HTG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.0621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.5939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4682 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0278 to the December average rate of 0.6043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0621 was down 9.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,311 AFN
2021 Average 4,674 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,970 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,340.98 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0701
0.5620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.8587, compared to 0.6971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.1071 AFN (High: 0.9836 / Low: 0.8765). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 AFN (High: 0.6262 / Low: 0.5939).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1071
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1205 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.0278) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0600), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0322 (-3.04%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.0278
2021 Avg (January) 1.0600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0621 1.0023 1.0278
February 0.9836 0.8765 0.9072
March 0.8772 0.8164 0.8414
April 0.8458 0.7791 0.8071
May 0.8117 0.7538 0.7905
June 0.7989 0.7612 0.7784
July 0.7906 0.7538 0.7649
August 0.7743 0.6702 0.7196
September 0.7665 0.7237 0.7436
October 0.7346 0.6687 0.6995
November 0.6884 0.6271 0.6508
December 0.6262 0.5939 0.6043