YEARLY HIGH
1.4319 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.0763 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2955 AFN

2023 MZN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MZN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1.4319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.0763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3556 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3909 to the December average rate of 1.0951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4319 was down 13.38% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.6530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,160 AFN
2022 Average 7,047 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 5,381 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,778.18 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4337
1.0643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 1.3748, compared to 1.2162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.1287 AFN (High: 1.2763 / Low: 1.1475). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 AFN (High: 1.1075 / Low: 1.0844).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1287
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

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 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 1.3564) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3701), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0137 (-1.00%).

2023 Avg (April) 1.3564
2022 Avg (April) 1.3701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4101 1.3722 1.3909
February 1.4215 1.3726 1.4029
March 1.4006 1.3399 1.3714
April 1.4319 1.3343 1.3564
May 1.3915 1.3483 1.3697
June 1.3704 1.3328 1.3572
July 1.3760 1.3360 1.3581
August 1.3586 1.2722 1.3222
September 1.2763 1.1475 1.2202
October 1.2279 1.1474 1.1827
November 1.1668 1.0763 1.1188
December 1.1075 1.0844 1.0951