YEARLY HIGH
43.6753 CDF
YEARLY LOW
36.4502 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9664 CDF

2024 AFN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AFN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 43.6753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 36.4502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2250 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0585 to the December average rate of 41.1223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 43.6753 was up 8.84% compared to the 2023 peak of 40.1280, 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 218,376 CDF
2023 Average 143,321 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 182,251 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,125.24 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

43.0626
37.1838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CDF 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 38.7026, compared to 41.2301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.2301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 2.2999 CDF (High: 43.6753 / Low: 41.3753). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6967 CDF (High: 40.5677 / Low: 39.8710).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.2999
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6967

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1473 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 42.5727) against the same month in 2023 (average: 33.3521), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2207 (+27.65%).

2024 Avg (October) 42.5727
2023 Avg (October) 33.3521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.8775 36.6897 38.0585
February 38.2515 36.4502 37.6737
March 38.9926 37.9439 38.4355
April 39.4703 38.5616 38.8882
May 40.0851 38.5063 39.0057
June 40.6500 38.9626 40.1543
July 40.5677 39.8710 40.1888
August 40.7801 39.6124 40.2407
September 42.1323 40.0423 40.9864
October 43.6753 41.3753 42.5727
November 42.7761 41.9116 42.2696
December 42.5333 40.4126 41.1223