YEARLY HIGH
18.4937 AFN
YEARLY LOW
14.0078 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5666 AFN

2023 BRL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BRL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 18.4937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 14.0078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4859 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1347 to the December average rate of 14.2855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 18.4937 was down 4.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 19.3778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 462,343 AFN
2022 Average 436,181 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 350,196 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,147.11 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

18.4308
13.9086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 17.3316, compared to 15.8016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 1.7353 AFN (High: 16.4639 / Low: 14.7286). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5760 AFN (High: 14.5844 / Low: 14.0084).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7353
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5760

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.4379 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 18.0540) against the same month in 2022 (average: 16.5632), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4908 (+9.00%).

2023 Avg (July) 18.0540
2022 Avg (July) 16.5632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.6360 16.0310 17.1347
February 17.7901 16.8766 17.3105
March 17.2255 16.3350 16.8140
April 18.3521 16.7967 17.2775
May 18.0176 17.2676 17.5811
June 18.2680 17.3822 17.8715
July 18.4937 17.5695 18.0540
August 18.0729 16.3874 17.2030
September 16.4639 14.7286 15.7650
October 15.4858 14.5265 14.9203
November 15.2072 14.0078 14.5819
December 14.5844 14.0084 14.2855