2022 PEN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.4198 AFN

YEARLY LOW

21.4585 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.4926 AFN

2022 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 27.4198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 21.4585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9613 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.8565 to the December average rate of 22.8609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 27.4198 was down 5.73% compared to the 2021 peak of 29.0863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 137,099 AFN

2021 Average 107,416 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 107,293 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,806.33 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

27.3541

21.3825

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 24.3097, compared to 22.6756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.3097

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.6756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 2.0467 AFN (High: 24.3941 / Low: 22.3474). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4323 AFN (High: 23.3124 / Low: 22.8801).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.0467

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4323

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 2.2564 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 26.8565) against the same month in 2021 (average: 21.3161), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5404 (+25.99%).

2022 Avg (January) 26.8565

2021 Avg (January) 21.3161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.4198	25.9978	26.8565
February	25.8541	24.1389	24.6001
March	24.3096	23.1791	23.7261
April	24.3941	22.3474	23.4133
May	24.3343	22.3816	23.4882
June	24.0859	23.1832	23.7742
July	23.2096	22.1725	22.7717
August	23.3124	22.8801	23.0758
September	23.1931	22.2278	22.7685
October	22.2288	21.4585	21.8801
November	23.1122	22.1494	22.6962
December	23.1152	22.4640	22.8609