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    In most cases well is almost exactly opposite, so you should expand on when it doesn't work for you. Commented Mar 6, 2017 at 7:39
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    'favourably' will do! Commented Mar 6, 2017 at 7:53
  • In your second example, 'well' is adequate, though 'surprisingly well' or 'distressingly well' might be considered more informative replies. In your first example, 'badly' is an emphasiser and 'affect' carries some of the negative load; perhaps for this reason, 'affect X well' doesn't work. You could use a rephrasing such as 'It's had a really positive effect'. Commented Mar 6, 2017 at 7:59
  • @mahmud koya 'Favourably' is certainly spot on in OP's first example, but doesn't work well in his second. Commented Mar 6, 2017 at 8:07
  • @mahmudkoya - This isn't a bad answer. I responded favourably to it. Perhaps make it an actual answer. Comments are not for answering the question. ;) Commented Mar 6, 2017 at 8:21