YEARLY HIGH
44.5365 BIF
YEARLY LOW
38.1877 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.9435 BIF

2024 AFN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AFN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 44.5365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 38.1877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3488 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.8993 to the December average rate of 42.4659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 44.5365 was up 8.18% compared to the 2023 peak of 41.1705, 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 222,682 BIF
2023 Average 156,415 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 190,938 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,743.97 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

43.7358
38.6652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BIF 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 39.8945, compared to 41.9926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 2.4579 BIF (High: 40.8286 / Low: 38.3707). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6213 BIF (High: 41.0865 / Low: 40.4652).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4579
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6213

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8116 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 43.3133) against the same month in 2023 (average: 37.5852), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7281 (+15.24%).

2024 Avg (October) 43.3133
2023 Avg (October) 37.5852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.8286 38.3707 39.8993
February 39.5538 38.1877 39.0878
March 40.1742 39.1855 39.6349
April 40.2554 39.6091 39.9183
May 40.7801 39.6333 40.0428
June 41.2671 39.9989 40.7841
July 41.0865 40.4652 40.6831
August 41.2250 40.4473 40.6876
September 42.5322 40.6056 41.6428
October 44.5365 42.2137 43.3133
November 43.6905 42.4316 43.1626
December 43.8300 41.8327 42.4659