YEARLY HIGH
128.9822 AFN
YEARLY LOW
96.8858 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.6649 AFN

2023 JOD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JOD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 128.9822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 96.8858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.0964 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.2508 to the December average rate of 98.6004, 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 128.9822 was down 13.35% compared to the 2022 peak of 148.8515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 644,911 AFN
2022 Average 634,685 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 484,429 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,482.19 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

129.1425
95.8239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 123.7946, compared to 109.5351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.2594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.7946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.5351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 11.4769 AFN (High: 115.0450 / Low: 103.5681). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0717 AFN (High: 99.7325 / Low: 97.6609).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.4769
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0717

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 9.2357 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.2357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 122.1279) against the same month in 2022 (average: 123.3714), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2436 (-1.01%).

2023 Avg (April) 122.1279
2022 Avg (April) 123.3714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 126.9385 123.5176 125.2508
February 128.1414 123.7035 126.3659
March 126.1629 120.5969 123.4834
April 128.9822 120.1912 122.1279
May 125.2394 121.4477 123.3121
June 123.3783 120.0327 122.2274
July 123.7202 120.0785 122.1419
August 122.3106 114.6821 119.2440
September 115.0450 103.5681 110.0083
October 110.5179 103.3689 106.4678
November 105.0331 96.8858 100.7484
December 99.7325 97.6609 98.6004