YEARLY HIGH
2.3473 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.7305 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1329 AFN

2023 UYU to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the UYU to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 2.3473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.7305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6169 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2508 to the December average rate of 1.7811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.3473 was down 0.81% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.3665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,737 AFN
2022 Average 10,926 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 8,652 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,084.29 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.3457
1.7298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 2.2560, compared to 2.0098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.2234 AFN (High: 2.1661 / Low: 1.9428). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 AFN (High: 2.2794 / Low: 2.2293).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2234
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1805 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 2.2346) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.1225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1121 (+5.28%).

2023 Avg (April) 2.2346
2022 Avg (April) 2.1225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3089 2.1977 2.2508
February 2.3461 2.2426 2.2944
March 2.2865 2.2060 2.2410
April 2.3473 2.1892 2.2346
May 2.2794 2.2293 2.2502
June 2.3349 2.1991 2.2650
July 2.3349 2.2400 2.2894
August 2.3135 2.1544 2.2300
September 2.1661 1.9428 2.0496
October 2.0322 1.8353 1.9071
November 1.8678 1.7305 1.8014
December 1.8102 1.7560 1.7811