2022 LBP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0698 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0559 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0594 AFN

2022 LBP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 0.0559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0692 to the December average rate of 0.0576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0698 was down 9.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 349 AFN

2021 Average 275 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 279 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.96 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0704

0.0561

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0606, compared to 0.0582 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) 0.0606

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0054 AFN (High: 0.0659 / Low: 0.0605). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 AFN (High: 0.0591 / Low: 0.0580).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0692) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+35.66%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0692

2021 Avg (January) 0.0510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0698	0.0676	0.0692
February	0.0659	0.0605	0.0616
March	0.0607	0.0573	0.0586
April	0.0586	0.0562	0.0577
May	0.0600	0.0559	0.0580
June	0.0591	0.0580	0.0587
July	0.0598	0.0580	0.0587
August	0.0601	0.0580	0.0589
September	0.0610	0.0570	0.0585
October	0.0583	0.0562	0.0573
November	0.0590	0.0571	0.0580
December	0.0582	0.0570	0.0576