YEARLY HIGH
0.0110 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0081 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0091 XDR

2023 AFN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0110 was up 23.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0089, 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 55 XDR
2022 Average 41 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 41 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.43 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0110
0.0081
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AFN to XDR 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 0.0085, compared to 0.0098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.0010 XDR (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0093). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0086).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 0.0106) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+25.39%).

2023 Avg (November) 0.0106
2022 Avg (November) 0.0084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
February 0.0086 0.0081 0.0083
March 0.0087 0.0084 0.0086
April 0.0087 0.0081 0.0086
May 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
June 0.0088 0.0086 0.0086
July 0.0088 0.0084 0.0086
August 0.0093 0.0086 0.0089
September 0.0103 0.0093 0.0097
October 0.0104 0.0097 0.0101
November 0.0110 0.0102 0.0106
December 0.0109 0.0105 0.0107