YEARLY HIGH
1.6295 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.2124 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4536 AFN

2023 MKD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MKD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1.6295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.2124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4171 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5541 to the December average rate of 1.2407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.6295 was down 16.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.9547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,147 AFN
2022 Average 7,710 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 6,062 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,085.51 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.5904
1.2089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD 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 1.5412, compared to 1.3660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.1517 AFN (High: 1.4299 / Low: 1.2782). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 AFN (High: 1.5407 / Low: 1.5054).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1517
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1433 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 1.5434) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.5370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+0.42%).

2023 Avg (April) 1.5434
2022 Avg (April) 1.5370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5856 1.5010 1.5541
February 1.6054 1.5108 1.5586
March 1.5407 1.5054 1.5224
April 1.6295 1.5162 1.5434
May 1.5770 1.5161 1.5436
June 1.5561 1.4916 1.5248
July 1.5917 1.5160 1.5554
August 1.5484 1.4312 1.4958
September 1.4299 1.2782 1.3525
October 1.3380 1.2629 1.2968
November 1.2943 1.2128 1.2545
December 1.2698 1.2124 1.2407