YEARLY HIGH
0.2412 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1500 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1835 AFN

2022 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.1500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0912 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2385 to the December average rate of 0.1533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2412 was down 82.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,206 AFN
2021 Average 1,867 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 750 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 456.12 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2472
0.1437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.2055, compared to 0.1616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0462 AFN (High: 0.1982 / Low: 0.1520). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 AFN (High: 0.1567 / Low: 0.1530).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0462
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.2385) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3988), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1603 (-82.95%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.2385
2021 Avg (January) 1.3988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2412 0.2319 0.2385
February 0.2266 0.2054 0.2105
March 0.2062 0.1935 0.1986
April 0.1987 0.1913 0.1955
May 0.2017 0.1906 0.1950
June 0.1966 0.1923 0.1952
July 0.2004 0.1919 0.1944
August 0.1982 0.1520 0.1615
September 0.1545 0.1508 0.1533
October 0.1554 0.1500 0.1523
November 0.1567 0.1530 0.1545
December 0.1557 0.1517 0.1533