2023 ZAR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 ZAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the ZAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 5.3380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 3.6314.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7066 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2036 to the December average rate of 3.7623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3380 was down 23.31% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.9609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
ZAR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.8311, compared to 4.1587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6724 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.5089 AFN (High: 5.2753 / Low: 4.7664). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2274 AFN (High: 5.3380 / Low: 5.1106).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3848 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 5.2036) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.7463), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5426 (-22.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3380 | 5.1106 | 5.2036 |
| February | 5.2753 | 4.7664 | 5.0043 |
| March | 4.9331 | 4.5912 | 4.7958 |
| April | 5.0378 | 4.6654 | 4.7698 |
| May | 4.7980 | 4.4230 | 4.5831 |
| June | 4.8107 | 4.4414 | 4.6297 |
| July | 4.9649 | 4.4861 | 4.7590 |
| August | 4.7396 | 4.3039 | 4.4955 |
| September | 4.3229 | 3.8159 | 4.1107 |
| October | 4.1156 | 3.8830 | 3.9686 |
| November | 4.0592 | 3.6540 | 3.8560 |
| December | 3.8682 | 3.6314 | 3.7623 |