2022 SAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.1166 AFN

YEARLY LOW

22.7033 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.9732 AFN

2022 SAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 28.1166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 22.7033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4134 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8590 to the December average rate of 23.2601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 28.1166 was down 10.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 31.4383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,583 AFN

2021 Average 111,240 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 113,516 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,066.80 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

28.3306

22.6710

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 24.4877, compared to 23.4586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.4877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.4586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 2.2431 AFN (High: 26.6311 / Low: 24.3880). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5032 AFN (High: 23.8941 / Low: 23.3909).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2431

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5032

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 2.9969 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9969

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 27.8590) against the same month in 2021 (average: 20.6120), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2470 (+35.16%).

2022 Avg (January) 27.8590

2021 Avg (January) 20.6120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.1166	27.2511	27.8590
February	26.6311	24.3880	24.8621
March	24.4608	23.0630	23.6511
April	23.6455	22.7951	23.3230
May	24.1451	22.7941	23.4963
June	23.8941	23.3909	23.7349
July	24.0810	23.3305	23.6232
August	24.2171	23.4181	23.7909
September	23.6872	23.1709	23.5440
October	23.5573	22.7033	23.1426
November	23.7509	23.1405	23.3908
December	23.5442	22.8993	23.2601