YEARLY HIGH
0.0723 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0584 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0617 AFN

2022 IQD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the IQD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.0584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0716 to the December average rate of 0.0599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0723 was down 10.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 361 AFN
2021 Average 286 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 292 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.32 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0728
0.0584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0629, compared to 0.0604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0058 AFN (High: 0.0684 / Low: 0.0627). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 AFN (High: 0.0614 / Low: 0.0601).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0716) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+35.48%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0716
2021 Avg (January) 0.0529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0723 0.0700 0.0716
February 0.0684 0.0627 0.0639
March 0.0629 0.0593 0.0608
April 0.0608 0.0586 0.0599
May 0.0620 0.0586 0.0604
June 0.0614 0.0601 0.0610
July 0.0620 0.0601 0.0608
August 0.0623 0.0603 0.0612
September 0.0617 0.0597 0.0607
October 0.0606 0.0584 0.0596
November 0.0611 0.0596 0.0603
December 0.0606 0.0590 0.0599