YEARLY HIGH
25.1871 AFN
YEARLY LOW
18.0456 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5148 AFN

2022 MYR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MYR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 25.1871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 18.0456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1415 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9574 to the December average rate of 19.8214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 25.1871 was down 9.66% compared to the 2021 peak of 27.8800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 503,742 AFN
2021 Average 402,490 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 360,912 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142,829.84 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

25.5994
17.8962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 21.5390, compared to 19.4906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 2.0824 AFN (High: 23.8702 / Low: 21.7878). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5030 AFN (High: 20.4157 / Low: 19.9127).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0824
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5030

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 2.6824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 24.9574) against the same month in 2021 (average: 19.1445), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8130 (+30.36%).

2022 Avg (January) 24.9574
2021 Avg (January) 19.1445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.1871 24.4287 24.9574
February 23.8702 21.7878 22.2750
March 21.8782 20.5629 21.1355
April 21.0624 19.5831 20.5104
May 20.6336 19.6394 20.1169
June 20.4157 19.9127 20.2390
July 20.3017 19.7463 19.9820
August 20.4219 19.6660 20.0182
September 19.8616 19.0442 19.5066
October 19.0856 18.0456 18.5381
November 19.8556 18.4716 19.0771
December 20.1709 19.4379 19.8214