YEARLY HIGH
6.9539 AFN
YEARLY LOW
4.6540 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5352 AFN

2022 LSL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 6.9539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 4.6540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3000 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7539 to the December average rate of 5.0653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.9539 was down 4.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.2753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,770 AFN
2021 Average 28,205 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 23,270 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,499.78 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.9488
4.6094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 5.9696, compared to 5.1009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.7136 AFN (High: 6.0643 / Low: 5.3508). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2709 AFN (High: 5.2040 / Low: 4.9331).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7136
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2709

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 0.6283 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 6.7539) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.1280), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6258 (+31.70%).

2022 Avg (January) 6.7539
2021 Avg (January) 5.1280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9539 6.5043 6.7539
February 6.5462 5.9876 6.1255
March 6.1168 5.7223 5.9140
April 6.0643 5.3508 5.8433
May 5.7742 5.3315 5.5382
June 5.7976 5.4004 5.6424
July 5.6818 5.1203 5.3075
August 5.5404 5.1616 5.3523
September 5.1982 4.8654 5.0531
October 4.9407 4.6540 4.8043
November 5.2424 4.7852 5.0230
December 5.2040 4.9331 5.0653