2023 BBD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.7500 AFN

YEARLY LOW

34.3605 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.3709 AFN

2023 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 45.7500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 34.3605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3895 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4278 to the December average rate of 34.9752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 45.7500 was down 13.30% compared to the 2022 peak of 52.7679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 228,750 AFN

2022 Average 225,016 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 171,803 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,947.25 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

45.8116

33.9900

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 43.9125, compared to 38.8294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.9125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.8294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 4.0686 AFN (High: 40.7317 / Low: 36.6631). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7399 AFN (High: 35.3851 / Low: 34.6452).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.0686

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 3.2342 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 43.3175) against the same month in 2022 (average: 43.7399), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4224 (-0.97%).

2023 Avg (April) 43.3175

2022 Avg (April) 43.7399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.0187	43.8426	44.4278
February	45.4518	43.8900	44.8265
March	44.7500	42.7757	43.8057
April	45.7500	42.6318	43.3175
May	44.4224	43.0775	43.7426
June	43.7561	42.5816	43.3546
July	43.8588	42.5678	43.3117
August	43.3163	40.6032	42.2128
September	40.7317	36.6631	38.9786
October	39.2007	36.6598	37.7661
November	37.2500	34.3605	35.7319
December	35.3851	34.6452	34.9752