YEARLY HIGH
0.2224 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1766 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1941 SCR

2024 AFN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AFN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.2224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1871 to the December average rate of 0.2034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.2224 was up 11.38% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1997, 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 1,112 SCR
2023 Average 818 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 883 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.15 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.2066
0.1819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SCR 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 0.1892, compared to 0.1989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.0325 SCR (High: 0.2133 / Low: 0.1807). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 SCR (High: 0.1958 / Low: 0.1873).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0325
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.2034) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.1921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+5.90%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.2034
2023 Avg (December) 0.1921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1982 0.1766 0.1871
February 0.1890 0.1793 0.1840
March 0.1973 0.1845 0.1883
April 0.2008 0.1862 0.1893
May 0.1958 0.1873 0.1906
June 0.2076 0.1920 0.1959
July 0.1996 0.1903 0.1950
August 0.2133 0.1807 0.1940
September 0.2029 0.1871 0.1935
October 0.2224 0.1908 0.2045
November 0.2116 0.1971 0.2032
December 0.2224 0.1957 0.2034