YEARLY HIGH
0.1017 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0764 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0919 AFN

2023 KPW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KPW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.1017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0987 to the December average rate of 0.0777, 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 0.1017 was down 13.30% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 508 AFN
2022 Average 500 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 382 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1018
0.0755
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0976, compared to 0.0863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.0090 AFN (High: 0.0905 / Low: 0.0815). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.0786 / Low: 0.0770).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 0.0963) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0972), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.97%).

2023 Avg (April) 0.0963
2022 Avg (April) 0.0972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1000 0.0974 0.0987
February 0.1010 0.0975 0.0996
March 0.0994 0.0951 0.0973
April 0.1017 0.0947 0.0963
May 0.0987 0.0957 0.0972
June 0.0972 0.0946 0.0963
July 0.0975 0.0946 0.0962
August 0.0963 0.0902 0.0938
September 0.0905 0.0815 0.0866
October 0.0871 0.0815 0.0839
November 0.0828 0.0764 0.0794
December 0.0786 0.0770 0.0777