YEARLY HIGH
66.2239 MGA
YEARLY LOW
47.1879 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.2497 MGA

2023 AFN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 66.2239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 47.1879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0360 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.5071 to the December average rate of 65.5119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 66.2239 was up 29.15% compared to the 2022 peak of 51.2785, 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 331,120 MGA
2022 Average 230,155 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 235,940 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,179.97 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

67.2685
46.1886
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MGA 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 49.8543, compared to 58.6450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.8543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.6450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 6.1018 MGA (High: 61.5150 / Low: 55.4132). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5716 MGA (High: 51.0540 / Low: 49.4824).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.1018
May Spread (Stable) ±1.5716

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5618 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 65.5119) against the same month in 2022 (average: 50.5524), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9595 (+29.59%).

2023 Avg (December) 65.5119
2022 Avg (December) 50.5524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.3465 47.6549 49.5071
February 48.9222 47.1879 47.9453
March 50.4875 48.2640 49.2027
April 51.4592 48.0430 50.5359
May 51.0540 49.4824 50.3128
June 53.1568 50.4099 51.6224
July 53.1076 50.7568 51.9590
August 55.6461 51.8634 53.3323
September 61.5150 55.4132 57.8881
October 61.7404 57.8729 59.9589
November 65.6952 60.3606 63.2198
December 66.2239 63.8298 65.5119