YEARLY HIGH
8.8765 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.4868 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8063 AFN

2023 SEK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SEK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 8.8765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 6.4868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3897 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5527 to the December average rate of 6.8315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.8765 was down 24.59% compared to the 2022 peak of 11.7718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,383 AFN
2022 Average 44,732 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 32,434 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,948.63 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.7624
6.5038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 8.3743, compared to 7.2383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.7821 AFN (High: 7.3802 / Low: 6.5981). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3158 AFN (High: 8.2253 / Low: 7.9095).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7821
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3158

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 0.7666 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 8.3731) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.1571), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7840 (-8.56%).

2023 Avg (April) 8.3731
2022 Avg (April) 9.1571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7644 8.2924 8.5527
February 8.7746 8.4498 8.5742
March 8.5598 8.1052 8.3374
April 8.8765 8.2141 8.3731
May 8.6356 8.0459 8.3510
June 8.2253 7.9095 8.0573
July 8.5424 7.8456 8.2320
August 8.1957 7.4146 7.7946
September 7.3802 6.5981 7.0281
October 7.1140 6.5768 6.8519
November 6.8357 6.4868 6.6920
December 7.0430 6.6054 6.8315