2022 PKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5986 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3633 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4462 AFN

2022 PKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.5986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.3633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2353 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5922 to the December average rate of 0.3883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5986 was down 9.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 299,297 AFN

2021 Average 255,623 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 181,661 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,636.05 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6130

0.3637

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.4965, compared to 0.3958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0541 AFN (High: 0.4287 / Low: 0.3746). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 AFN (High: 0.3997 / Low: 0.3895).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0611 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.5922) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1107 (+23.00%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.5922

2021 Avg (January) 0.4815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5986	0.5786	0.5922
February	0.5661	0.5171	0.5311
March	0.5166	0.4812	0.4930
April	0.4856	0.4604	0.4735
May	0.4633	0.4371	0.4543
June	0.4525	0.4229	0.4351
July	0.4287	0.3746	0.4082
August	0.4214	0.3764	0.4050
September	0.4058	0.3633	0.3845
October	0.3981	0.3866	0.3934
November	0.3997	0.3895	0.3954
December	0.3956	0.3828	0.3883