YEARLY HIGH
64.2718 AFN
YEARLY LOW
44.7580 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.0642 AFN

2023 AUD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AUD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 64.2718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 44.7580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5138 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.8411 to the December average rate of 46.8956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 64.2718 was down 16.19% compared to the 2022 peak of 76.6889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 321,359 AFN
2022 Average 312,917 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 223,790 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,568.87 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

63.3809
44.9031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to AFN 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 59.4038, compared to 50.7246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.4038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.7246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 5.8498 AFN (High: 52.6416 / Low: 46.7919). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7419 AFN (High: 48.2299 / Low: 45.4880).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.8498
December Spread (Stable) ±2.7419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.6404 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 61.7501) against the same month in 2022 (average: 66.7972), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0471 (-7.56%).

2023 Avg (February) 61.7501
2022 Avg (February) 66.7972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.7398 59.0778 61.8411
February 64.2718 59.1627 61.7501
March 60.5775 57.1633 58.5347
April 61.6347 56.8312 57.9244
May 59.6978 56.7071 58.1021
June 60.1209 56.8377 58.2704
July 59.5082 56.6067 58.2907
August 57.3300 52.6730 54.7083
September 52.6416 46.7919 50.0678
October 50.0503 46.6997 47.9423
November 48.2062 44.7580 46.4429
December 48.2299 45.4880 46.8956