2023 AFN to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1227 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0902 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1017 SBD

2023 AFN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.1227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.0902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0325 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0930 to the December average rate of 0.1209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1227 was up 28.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0957, 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 614 SBD

2022 Average 453 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 451 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.47 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1238

0.0889

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AFN to SBD 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 0.0943, compared to 0.1090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0943

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.0124 SBD (High: 0.1151 / Low: 0.1027). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SBD (High: 0.0943 / Low: 0.0921).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 0.1182) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0246 (+26.26%).

2023 Avg (November) 0.1182

2022 Avg (November) 0.0936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0943	0.0921	0.0930
February	0.0938	0.0902	0.0918
March	0.0966	0.0924	0.0939
April	0.0969	0.0903	0.0957
May	0.0963	0.0938	0.0952
June	0.0978	0.0952	0.0961
July	0.0982	0.0952	0.0966
August	0.1031	0.0966	0.0991
September	0.1151	0.1027	0.1078
October	0.1150	0.1071	0.1117
November	0.1227	0.1128	0.1182
December	0.1223	0.1191	0.1209