YEARLY HIGH
0.0888 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0592 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0700 AFN

2022 KRW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KRW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.0592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0874 to the December average rate of 0.0676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0888 was down 10.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 444,002 AFN
2021 Average 363,927 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 295,856 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,146.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0901
0.0583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0747, compared to 0.0654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0069 AFN (High: 0.0831 / Low: 0.0762). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 AFN (High: 0.0622 / Low: 0.0592).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0874) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+24.34%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0874
2021 Avg (January) 0.0703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0888 0.0848 0.0874
February 0.0831 0.0762 0.0779
March 0.0761 0.0697 0.0727
April 0.0730 0.0672 0.0708
May 0.0719 0.0677 0.0696
June 0.0717 0.0678 0.0697
July 0.0697 0.0666 0.0679
August 0.0698 0.0652 0.0677
September 0.0653 0.0613 0.0635
October 0.0622 0.0592 0.0609
November 0.0676 0.0618 0.0650
December 0.0696 0.0659 0.0676