2023 PLN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.0043 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.1031 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.7017 AFN

2023 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 22.0043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 17.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9012 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5021 to the December average rate of 17.6383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 22.0043 was down 17.37% compared to the 2022 peak of 26.6288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 440,086 AFN

2022 Average 406,139 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 342,063 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,023.15 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

21.9541

17.1623

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 20.5367, compared to 18.8667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5367

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 2.4415 AFN (High: 19.6489 / Low: 17.2074). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7161 AFN (High: 18.0573 / Low: 17.3412).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.4415

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7161

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 2.5666 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 21.5548) against the same month in 2022 (average: 19.0011), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5537 (+13.44%).

2023 Avg (July) 21.5548

2022 Avg (July) 19.0011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.4891	19.8218	20.5021
February	21.0563	19.7520	20.2264
March	20.3185	19.5627	19.9943
April	21.7213	20.0153	20.4773
May	21.3989	20.5227	20.9376
June	21.5301	20.7321	21.0824
July	22.0043	20.8903	21.5548
August	21.4301	19.6842	20.6600
September	19.6489	17.2074	18.0935
October	18.0573	17.3412	17.6921
November	17.9776	17.1031	17.5616
December	18.0075	17.2028	17.6383