YEARLY HIGH
72.1000 AFN
YEARLY LOW
47.8601 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.3268 AFN

2022 NZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 72.1000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 47.8601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.2399 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.4728 to the December average rate of 55.5752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 72.1000 was down 9.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 79.9240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 360,500 AFN
2021 Average 294,687 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 239,301 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,199.51 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

72.5719
47.3821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 60.9758, compared to 53.6778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.9758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.6778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 6.0903 AFN (High: 61.6046 / Low: 55.5143). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3589 AFN (High: 56.7639 / Low: 54.4050).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.0903
December Spread (Stable) ±2.3589

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 8.2164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 70.4728) against the same month in 2021 (average: 55.5559), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9169 (+26.85%).

2022 Avg (January) 70.4728
2021 Avg (January) 55.5559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.1000 67.2576 70.4728
February 66.3064 61.0820 62.2564
March 62.1845 58.4756 60.9950
April 61.6046 55.5143 59.0698
May 58.3752 54.6271 56.4706
June 58.3849 54.7611 56.5903
July 56.8754 53.7441 55.0515
August 57.9323 53.7877 55.9088
September 54.5995 49.4774 52.5824
October 51.0785 47.8601 49.4813
November 55.8605 51.0121 53.4677
December 56.7639 54.4050 55.5752