YEARLY HIGH
0.7701 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5788 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6975 AFN

2023 VUV to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the VUV to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.7701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.5788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1912 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7527 to the December average rate of 0.5892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.7701 was down 17.27% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.9308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,850 AFN
2022 Average 3,856 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,894 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 956.21 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.7765
0.5722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.7411, compared to 0.6539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.0685 AFN (High: 0.6862 / Low: 0.6176). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 AFN (High: 0.5961 / Low: 0.5836).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0685
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 0.0545 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 0.7595) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.8192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0597 (-7.28%).

2023 Avg (February) 0.7595
2022 Avg (February) 0.8192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7627 0.7428 0.7527
February 0.7701 0.7436 0.7595
March 0.7582 0.7247 0.7420
April 0.7690 0.7166 0.7282
May 0.7467 0.7241 0.7353
June 0.7355 0.7158 0.7288
July 0.7373 0.7171 0.7283
August 0.7297 0.6840 0.7111
September 0.6862 0.6176 0.6566
October 0.6604 0.6176 0.6362
November 0.6275 0.5788 0.6019
December 0.5961 0.5836 0.5892