YEARLY HIGH
1.2991 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.9484 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0704 KGS

2023 AFN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.2991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.9484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3506 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9632 to the December average rate of 1.2743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2991 was up 10.49% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.1758, 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 6,495 KGS
2022 Average 4,692 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,742 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,753.07 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.3054
0.9321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KGS 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 0.9916, compared to 1.1493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.1204 KGS (High: 1.2038 / Low: 1.0834). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 KGS (High: 0.9754 / Low: 0.9484).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1204
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.2486) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.9554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2931 (+30.68%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.2486
2022 Avg (November) 0.9554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9754 0.9484 0.9632
February 0.9959 0.9526 0.9701
March 1.0218 0.9768 0.9980
April 1.0265 0.9564 1.0099
May 1.0158 0.9827 0.9999
June 1.0254 0.9966 1.0087
July 1.0294 0.9966 1.0127
August 1.0868 1.0133 1.0435
September 1.2038 1.0834 1.1366
October 1.2182 1.1315 1.1800
November 1.2991 1.1989 1.2486
December 1.2891 1.2588 1.2743