YEARLY HIGH
1.0202 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4940 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7113 AFN

2022 ARS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5263 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0064 to the December average rate of 0.5078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0202 was down 11.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,101 AFN
2021 Average 4,384 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,470 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,631.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0562
0.4579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.8235, compared to 0.5990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0986 AFN (High: 0.9505 / Low: 0.8519). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 AFN (High: 0.6993 / Low: 0.6816).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0986
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1294 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.0064) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1062 (+11.79%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.0064
2021 Avg (January) 0.9002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0202 0.9723 1.0064
February 0.9505 0.8519 0.8770
March 0.8544 0.7917 0.8112
April 0.7975 0.7422 0.7722
May 0.7669 0.7379 0.7483
June 0.7436 0.7011 0.7259
July 0.6993 0.6816 0.6914
August 0.6849 0.6345 0.6607
September 0.6396 0.5995 0.6194
October 0.6008 0.5528 0.5722
November 0.5602 0.5247 0.5427
December 0.5265 0.4940 0.5078