YEARLY HIGH
0.0054 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0033 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0045 AFN

2023 LAK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LAK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0054 was down 42.57% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27 AFN
2022 Average 32 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 17 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.28 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0055
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0037). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0033).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 0.0053) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0082), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-35.08%).

2023 Avg (February) 0.0053
2022 Avg (February) 0.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
February 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
March 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
April 0.0053 0.0050 0.0051
May 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
June 0.0049 0.0045 0.0047
July 0.0047 0.0044 0.0045
August 0.0045 0.0041 0.0043
September 0.0041 0.0037 0.0039
October 0.0038 0.0035 0.0037
November 0.0036 0.0033 0.0035
December 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034