YEARLY HIGH
25.1339 AFN
YEARLY LOW
18.8742 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.7102 AFN

2023 QAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 25.1339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 18.8742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2597 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3842 to the December average rate of 19.1927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 25.1339 was down 13.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 28.9854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125,670 AFN
2022 Average 123,511 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 94,371 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,298.36 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

25.1218
18.6537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 24.0984, compared to 21.3219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.0984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 2.2162 AFN (High: 22.3426 / Low: 20.1264). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4414 AFN (High: 19.4242 / Low: 18.9828).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.2162
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4414

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 1.7621 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 23.7661) against the same month in 2022 (average: 24.0224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2563 (-1.07%).

2023 Avg (April) 23.7661
2022 Avg (April) 24.0224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.6434 24.0827 24.3842
February 24.9632 24.1088 24.5828
March 24.5812 23.4999 24.0246
April 25.1339 23.2924 23.7661
May 24.4012 23.6707 24.0269
June 24.0319 23.3901 23.8061
July 24.0894 23.4654 23.7949
August 23.7936 22.2898 23.1678
September 22.3426 20.1264 21.4057
October 21.5329 20.1013 20.7334
November 20.4628 18.8742 19.6367
December 19.4242 18.9828 19.1927