YEARLY HIGH
348.6905 AFN
YEARLY LOW
274.8149 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
293.9635 AFN

2022 KWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 348.6905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 274.8149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.8756 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 345.6380 to the December average rate of 285.3279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 348.6905 was down 10.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 388.7461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,743,452 AFN
2021 Average 1,382,776 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,374,074 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369,377.89 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

352.1486
274.0218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 301.7608, compared to 286.1661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.5947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.7608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 286.1661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 28.2485 AFN (High: 330.2219 / Low: 301.9734). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0580 AFN (High: 292.1209 / Low: 286.0629).

February Spread (Volatile) ±28.2485
June Spread (Stable) ±6.0580

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 37.2872 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -37.2872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 345.6380) against the same month in 2021 (average: 255.0022), the exchange rate shifted by +90.6358 (+35.54%).

2022 Avg (January) 345.6380
2021 Avg (January) 255.0022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 348.6905 337.4477 345.6380
February 330.2219 301.9734 308.3508
March 302.8869 284.4126 292.0834
April 291.4801 278.5733 286.5590
May 295.9548 278.7604 287.5826
June 292.1209 286.0629 290.3512
July 294.3251 284.8701 288.5281
August 296.6952 285.5547 290.9542
September 288.5909 281.8392 286.3675
October 285.7918 274.8149 280.5324
November 290.3530 283.5446 285.2867
December 288.3300 281.0684 285.3279