YEARLY HIGH
324.2352 STD
YEARLY LOW
249.4425 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
274.8315 STD

2023 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 324.2352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 249.4425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.7927 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.8751 to the December average rate of 318.5486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 324.2352 was up 20.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 269.9525, 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 1,621,176 STD
2022 Average 1,235,822 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,247,213 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373,963.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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AFN to STD 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 259.9423, compared to 289.7207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.7784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 259.9423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.7207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 30.3530 STD (High: 303.8723 / Low: 273.5193). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7241 STD (High: 321.5713 / Low: 314.8472).

September Spread (Volatile) Âą30.3530
December Spread (Stable) Âą6.7241

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 2.5835 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 312.0318) against the same month in 2022 (average: 259.6792), the exchange rate shifted by +52.3527 (+20.16%).

2023 Avg (November) 312.0318
2022 Avg (November) 259.6792

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Month High Low Average
January 260.2948 253.4943 256.8751
February 260.0134 251.0793 254.6000
March 266.7868 255.0167 260.5547
April 267.6872 249.4425 263.4818
May 264.9179 256.8972 260.8983
June 268.0029 260.8091 263.2436
July 267.1651 254.6491 262.6960
August 274.3849 257.1987 263.9704
September 303.8723 273.5193 286.0191
October 303.8997 284.2014 295.0583
November 324.2352 299.0845 312.0318
December 321.5713 314.8472 318.5486