2022 LRD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7200 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5553 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5891 AFN

2022 LRD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.5553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1647 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7000 to the December average rate of 0.5672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7200 was down 13.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,600 AFN

2021 Average 2,536 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,776 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 823.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7134

0.5526

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.6043, compared to 0.5739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6043

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0611 AFN (High: 0.6545 / Low: 0.5934). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 AFN (High: 0.5784 / Low: 0.5682).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0611

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 0.0930 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.7000) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2404 (+52.32%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.7000

2021 Avg (January) 0.4596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7200	0.6706	0.7000
February	0.6545	0.5934	0.6070
March	0.5949	0.5628	0.5777
April	0.5811	0.5627	0.5746
May	0.5944	0.5662	0.5808
June	0.5898	0.5755	0.5856
July	0.5928	0.5748	0.5816
August	0.5926	0.5723	0.5818
September	0.5784	0.5682	0.5752
October	0.5754	0.5553	0.5660
November	0.5796	0.5657	0.5714
December	0.5741	0.5582	0.5672