YEARLY HIGH
0.0153 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0129 AFN

2022 PYG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PYG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0153 was down 12.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76 AFN
2021 Average 62 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 59 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.09 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0153
0.0118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0133, compared to 0.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0011 AFN (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0130). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0128).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0150) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+34.06%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0150
2021 Avg (January) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0153 0.0144 0.0150
February 0.0142 0.0130 0.0134
March 0.0131 0.0124 0.0127
April 0.0130 0.0125 0.0127
May 0.0133 0.0125 0.0129
June 0.0131 0.0128 0.0130
July 0.0132 0.0128 0.0129
August 0.0133 0.0128 0.0130
September 0.0131 0.0125 0.0127
October 0.0125 0.0118 0.0122
November 0.0125 0.0121 0.0122
December 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121