YEARLY HIGH
13.3894 AFN
YEARLY LOW
9.5304 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7210 AFN

2023 CNY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CNY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 13.3894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 9.5304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8590 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0843 to the December average rate of 9.8270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 13.3894 was down 19.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 16.5956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 334,736 AFN
2022 Average 335,421 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 238,261 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,474.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

13.4293
9.4996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 12.6862, compared to 10.7557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 1.1977 AFN (High: 11.2191 / Low: 10.0215). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3399 AFN (High: 9.9974 / Low: 9.6575).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1977
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3399

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 0.9727 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 13.1018) against the same month in 2022 (average: 14.7067), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6049 (-10.91%).

2023 Avg (February) 13.1018
2022 Avg (February) 14.7067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3862 12.7029 13.0843
February 13.3894 12.6393 13.1018
March 12.9571 12.4220 12.7106
April 13.3072 12.3820 12.5801
May 12.7858 12.2861 12.5196
June 12.3519 11.7668 12.1207
July 12.2591 11.8209 12.0537
August 12.0746 11.1887 11.6624
September 11.2191 10.0215 10.6898
October 10.9044 10.0259 10.3841
November 10.2894 9.5304 9.9173
December 9.9974 9.6575 9.8270