2023 SDG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1563 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1143 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1389 AFN

2023 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.1563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.1143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0420 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1540 to the December average rate of 0.1164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1563 was down 35.20% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 782 AFN

2022 Average 917 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 572 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.84 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1578

0.1126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1484, compared to 0.1293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.0135 AFN (High: 0.1354 / Low: 0.1219). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 AFN (High: 0.1178 / Low: 0.1153).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.1540) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2385), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0845 (-35.42%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.1540

2022 Avg (January) 0.2385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1563	0.1523	0.1540
February	0.1555	0.1489	0.1531
March	0.1531	0.1438	0.1486
April	0.1525	0.1421	0.1449
May	0.1481	0.1437	0.1458
June	0.1456	0.1416	0.1442
July	0.1458	0.1415	0.1441
August	0.1440	0.1350	0.1404
September	0.1354	0.1219	0.1297
October	0.1307	0.1221	0.1257
November	0.1275	0.1143	0.1194
December	0.1178	0.1153	0.1164