2023 AFN to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 AFN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the AFN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 305.1392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 193.0601.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 112.0791 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 198.8127 to the December average rate of 299.7875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 305.1392 was up 48.71% compared to the 2022 peak of 205.1912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
AFN to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 201.1866, compared to 266.2643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 65.0778 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 44.9220 SLL (High: 246.3068 / Low: 201.3849). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2634 SLL (High: 201.4594 / Low: 196.1960).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.9995 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 293.6545) against the same month in 2022 (average: 200.5237), the exchange rate shifted by +93.1308 (+46.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 201.4594 | 196.1960 | 198.8127 |
| February | 201.2417 | 194.3269 | 197.0518 |
| March | 206.4840 | 197.3743 | 201.6606 |
| April | 207.1809 | 193.0601 | 203.9260 |
| May | 205.0375 | 198.8298 | 201.9265 |
| June | 207.4252 | 201.8575 | 203.7417 |
| July | 246.3068 | 201.3849 | 208.8658 |
| August | 258.2248 | 242.0508 | 248.4237 |
| September | 285.9755 | 257.4102 | 269.1738 |
| October | 286.0014 | 267.4632 | 277.6806 |
| November | 305.1392 | 281.4698 | 293.6545 |
| December | 302.6322 | 296.3041 | 299.7875 |