YEARLY HIGH
1.8355 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.4587 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6394 BDT

2024 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 1.8355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.4587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3768 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5344 to the December average rate of 1.7212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.8355 was up 14.44% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.6040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,178 BDT
2023 Average 6,587 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 7,294 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,884.10 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.8112
1.4721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BDT 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 1.5588, compared to 1.7199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.1477 BDT (High: 1.6646 / Low: 1.5169). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 BDT (High: 1.6752 / Low: 1.6518).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1477
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 1.7829) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.4589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3240 (+22.21%).

2024 Avg (October) 1.7829
2023 Avg (October) 1.4589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5694 1.4739 1.5344
February 1.5204 1.4587 1.5003
March 1.5413 1.5033 1.5196
April 1.5426 1.5183 1.5284
May 1.6646 1.5169 1.6044
June 1.6886 1.6352 1.6658
July 1.6752 1.6518 1.6601
August 1.6955 1.6487 1.6695
September 1.7570 1.6833 1.7198
October 1.8355 1.7389 1.7829
November 1.7856 1.7493 1.7660
December 1.7724 1.6962 1.7212