2022 KGS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2445 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8505 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0715 AFN

2022 KGS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.2445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.8505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3940 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2330 to the December average rate of 1.0271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2445 was down 10.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,222 AFN

2021 Average 4,932 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,253 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,969.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2659

0.8713

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.0731, compared to 1.0699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0731

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.2100 AFN (High: 1.1783 / Low: 0.9683). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 AFN (High: 1.1026 / Low: 1.0808).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2100

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1875 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.2330) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3080 (+33.30%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.2330

2021 Avg (January) 0.9250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2445	1.2059	1.2330
February	1.1783	0.9683	1.0917
March	0.9759	0.8505	0.9042
April	1.0513	0.9373	1.0076
May	1.1383	1.0389	1.0830
June	1.1277	1.0976	1.1190
July	1.1333	1.0598	1.1000
August	1.1026	1.0808	1.0917
September	1.1032	1.0730	1.0909
October	1.1038	1.0289	1.0627
November	1.0616	1.0348	1.0467
December	1.0480	1.0134	1.0271