2022 YER to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4216 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3409 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3597 AFN

2022 YER to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 0.3409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0807 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4178 to the December average rate of 0.3494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4216 was down 10.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,108 AFN

2021 Average 1,667 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,705 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 403.59 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4248

0.3405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.3671, compared to 0.3523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0336 AFN (High: 0.3992 / Low: 0.3657). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 AFN (High: 0.3556 / Low: 0.3483).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0336

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.4178) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1090 (+35.28%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.4178

2021 Avg (January) 0.3088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4216	0.4086	0.4178
February	0.3992	0.3657	0.3727
March	0.3667	0.3457	0.3546
April	0.3544	0.3417	0.3496
May	0.3619	0.3417	0.3522
June	0.3583	0.3507	0.3558
July	0.3616	0.3500	0.3545
August	0.3636	0.3517	0.3571
September	0.3556	0.3483	0.3536
October	0.3536	0.3409	0.3476
November	0.3567	0.3477	0.3513
December	0.3535	0.3440	0.3494