2022 XDR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 148.2291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 112.0454.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.1837 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.6849 to the December average rate of 116.1355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 148.2291 was down 10.08% compared to the 2021 peak of 164.8366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
XDR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 127.5524, compared to 119.4948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.0577 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 12.9936 AFN (High: 125.0390 / Low: 112.0454). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8556 AFN (High: 117.2505 / Low: 114.3949).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 15.8214 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 146.6849) against the same month in 2021 (average: 111.4639), the exchange rate shifted by +35.2210 (+31.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 148.2291 | 143.1323 | 146.6849 |
| February | 140.0725 | 128.3185 | 130.8634 |
| March | 128.3878 | 120.4346 | 123.6781 |
| April | 123.5547 | 117.4673 | 121.0997 |
| May | 124.3036 | 117.4570 | 120.9617 |
| June | 123.3396 | 119.7634 | 122.0268 |
| July | 122.9862 | 119.0917 | 120.6800 |
| August | 123.8405 | 119.1189 | 121.4208 |
| September | 125.0390 | 112.0454 | 121.2909 |
| October | 124.0361 | 112.6400 | 118.9996 |
| November | 123.7276 | 114.3332 | 118.4419 |
| December | 117.2505 | 114.3949 | 116.1355 |