YEARLY HIGH
91.5000 AFN
YEARLY LOW
68.7211 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.7418 AFN

2023 TMT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the TMT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 91.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 68.7211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7789 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.8557 to the December average rate of 69.9503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 91.5000 was down 13.30% compared to the 2022 peak of 105.5357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 457,500 AFN
2022 Average 450,032 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 343,605 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,894.50 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

91.6232
67.9801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 87.8249, compared to 77.6587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.8249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.6587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 8.1372 AFN (High: 81.4634 / Low: 73.3262). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4798 AFN (High: 70.7702 / Low: 69.2904).

September Spread (Volatile) ±8.1372
December Spread (Stable) ±1.4798

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 6.4684 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 86.6351) against the same month in 2022 (average: 87.4798), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8447 (-0.97%).

2023 Avg (April) 86.6351
2022 Avg (April) 87.4798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.0375 87.6852 88.8557
February 90.9035 87.7800 89.6529
March 89.5000 85.5514 87.6114
April 91.5000 85.2637 86.6351
May 88.8448 86.1550 87.4851
June 87.5122 85.1632 86.7093
July 87.7176 85.1357 86.6234
August 86.6326 81.2064 84.4255
September 81.4634 73.3262 77.9571
October 78.4014 73.3196 75.5321
November 74.5000 68.7211 71.4638
December 70.7702 69.2904 69.9503