2023 AFN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

324.2352 STD

YEARLY LOW

249.4425 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

274.8315 STD

2023 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 324.2352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 249.4425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.7927 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.8751 to the December average rate of 318.5486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 324.2352 was up 20.11% compared to the 2022 peak of 269.9525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,621,176 STD

2022 Average 1,235,822 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,247,213 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 373,963.50 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

324.9435

248.2052

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 259.9423, compared to 289.7207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.7784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 259.9423

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.7207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 30.3530 STD (High: 303.8723 / Low: 273.5193). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7241 STD (High: 321.5713 / Low: 314.8472).

September Spread (Volatile) ±30.3530

December Spread (Stable) ±6.7241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5835 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 312.0318) against the same month in 2022 (average: 259.6792), the exchange rate shifted by +52.3527 (+20.16%).

2023 Avg (November) 312.0318

2022 Avg (November) 259.6792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	260.2948	253.4943	256.8751
February	260.0134	251.0793	254.6000
March	266.7868	255.0167	260.5547
April	267.6872	249.4425	263.4818
May	264.9179	256.8972	260.8983
June	268.0029	260.8091	263.2436
July	267.1651	254.6491	262.6960
August	274.3849	257.1987	263.9704
September	303.8723	273.5193	286.0191
October	303.8997	284.2014	295.0583
November	324.2352	299.0845	312.0318
December	321.5713	314.8472	318.5486

2023 AFN నుండి STD చారిత్రక సమీక్ష