YEARLY HIGH
0.0585 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0454 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0511 PLN

2023 AFN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.0454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0488 to the December average rate of 0.0567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0585 was down 0.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0585, 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 292 PLN
2022 Average 249 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 227 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.12 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0580
0.0453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PLN 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 0.0487, compared to 0.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.0072 PLN (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0509). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PLN (High: 0.0482 / Low: 0.0464).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 0.0570) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0523), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+8.97%).

2023 Avg (November) 0.0570
2022 Avg (November) 0.0523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0504 0.0465 0.0488
February 0.0506 0.0475 0.0495
March 0.0511 0.0492 0.0500
April 0.0500 0.0460 0.0488
May 0.0487 0.0467 0.0478
June 0.0482 0.0464 0.0474
July 0.0479 0.0454 0.0464
August 0.0508 0.0467 0.0484
September 0.0581 0.0509 0.0553
October 0.0577 0.0554 0.0565
November 0.0585 0.0556 0.0570
December 0.0581 0.0555 0.0567