2023 XCD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.8569 AFN

YEARLY LOW

25.4282 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.6162 AFN

2023 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 33.8569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 25.4282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4287 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.8785 to the December average rate of 25.8831, 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 33.8569 was down 13.30% compared to the 2022 peak of 39.0504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 169,285 AFN

2022 Average 166,522 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 127,141 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,143.35 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

33.9025

25.1541

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 32.4971, compared to 28.7353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4971

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.7353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 3.0109 AFN (High: 30.1431 / Low: 27.1322). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5476 AFN (High: 26.1865 / Low: 25.6389).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0109

December Spread (Stable) ±0.5476

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 2.3934 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 32.0568) against the same month in 2022 (average: 32.3694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3126 (-0.97%).

2023 Avg (April) 32.0568

2022 Avg (April) 32.3694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.3158	32.4453	32.8785
February	33.6362	32.4804	33.1735
March	33.1169	31.6558	32.4181
April	33.8569	31.5493	32.0568
May	32.8745	31.8791	32.3713
June	32.3814	31.5122	32.0843
July	32.4574	31.5020	32.0525
August	32.0559	30.0481	31.2392
September	30.1431	27.1322	28.8458
October	29.0102	27.1298	27.9485
November	27.5666	25.4282	26.4431
December	26.1865	25.6389	25.8831