YEARLY HIGH
12.1514 AFN
YEARLY LOW
7.9191 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4191 AFN

2022 NOK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NOK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 12.1514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 7.9191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2322 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8125 to the December average rate of 8.8588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12.1514 was down 7.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 13.1054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,757 AFN
2021 Average 48,480 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 39,596 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,161.20 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.1706
7.8733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 10.0883, compared to 8.7499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 1.1228 AFN (High: 11.3099 / Low: 10.1871). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4350 AFN (High: 9.0796 / Low: 8.6447).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1228
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4350

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 1.2931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 11.8125) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.0733), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7392 (+30.19%).

2022 Avg (January) 11.8125
2021 Avg (January) 9.0733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1514 11.4807 11.8125
February 11.3099 10.1871 10.5193
March 10.3460 9.5864 10.0484
April 10.1769 9.0841 9.8310
May 9.4995 8.9120 9.1862
June 9.5018 8.8986 9.1324
July 9.3177 8.5667 8.8884
August 9.5029 8.8421 9.1857
September 9.0295 8.1232 8.6365
October 8.5225 7.9191 8.2314
November 9.0055 8.3573 8.6984
December 9.0796 8.6447 8.8588