YEARLY HIGH
5.2428 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.9746 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6658 AFN

2023 MXN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MXN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 5.2428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 3.9746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2682 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6863 to the December average rate of 4.0753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.2428 was up 1.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.1761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 262,139 AFN
2022 Average 223,813 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 198,729 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,409.98 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.2245
3.9709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 4.8380, compared to 4.4937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.5986 AFN (High: 4.7663 / Low: 4.1677). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1485 AFN (High: 4.8691 / Low: 4.7206).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5986
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4624 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 5.1200) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.3271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7930 (+18.33%).

2023 Avg (July) 5.1200
2022 Avg (July) 4.3271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7973 4.5054 4.6863
February 4.8691 4.7206 4.8212
March 4.9842 4.5595 4.7616
April 5.0703 4.7186 4.7951
May 5.0510 4.8023 4.9353
June 5.1229 4.9548 5.0282
July 5.2428 4.9896 5.1200
August 5.1328 4.7768 4.9702
September 4.7663 4.1677 4.5078
October 4.4657 4.0585 4.1767
November 4.2364 3.9888 4.1122
December 4.1700 3.9746 4.0753