YEARLY HIGH
4.2669 PKR
YEARLY LOW
3.7068 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9515 PKR

2024 AFN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AFN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 4.2669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 3.7068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5601 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9143 to the December average rate of 4.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.2669 was up 1.75% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.1934, 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 21,334 PKR
2023 Average 17,048 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 18,534 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,800.55 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.1760
3.7806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PKR 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 3.8820, compared to 4.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.2685 PKR (High: 4.0261 / Low: 3.7576). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0540 PKR (High: 3.9678 / Low: 3.9138).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2685
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0540

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 0.1008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 4.1430) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.6992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4438 (+12.00%).

2024 Avg (October) 4.1430
2023 Avg (October) 3.6992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0261 3.7576 3.9143
February 3.8689 3.7068 3.8135
March 3.9149 3.8274 3.8602
April 3.9074 3.8456 3.8736
May 3.9504 3.8468 3.8822
June 3.9947 3.8761 3.9482
July 3.9678 3.9138 3.9330
August 3.9814 3.9037 3.9324
September 4.0838 3.9236 4.0040
October 4.2669 4.0401 4.1430
November 4.1507 4.0683 4.1066
December 4.1238 3.9532 4.0065