YEARLY HIGH
1.6040 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.1523 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3168 BDT

2023 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.6040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 1.1523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4517 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1795 to the December average rate of 1.5729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.6040 was up 31.80% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,020 BDT
2022 Average 5,205 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 5,761 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,258.36 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.6122
1.1401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BDT 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 1.2117, compared to 1.4220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.1568 BDT (High: 1.4980 / Low: 1.3412). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0352 BDT (High: 1.5889 / Low: 1.5537).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1568
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0352

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.5450) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.1615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3834 (+33.01%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.5450
2022 Avg (November) 1.1615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2001 1.1547 1.1795
February 1.2149 1.1523 1.1860
March 1.2505 1.1739 1.2087
April 1.2467 1.1610 1.2252
May 1.2484 1.2083 1.2245
June 1.2703 1.2261 1.2463
July 1.2697 1.2284 1.2515
August 1.3455 1.2533 1.2945
September 1.4980 1.3412 1.4093
October 1.5026 1.4070 1.4589
November 1.6040 1.4795 1.5450
December 1.5889 1.5537 1.5729