YEARLY HIGH
8.7760 SOS
YEARLY LOW
7.6471 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1083 SOS

2024 AFN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AFN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 8.7760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 7.6471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1289 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9878 to the December average rate of 8.2313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 8.7760 was up 6.03% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.2768, 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 43,880 SOS
2023 Average 34,680 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 38,236 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,644.28 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

8.5939
7.7434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SOS 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 7.9576, compared to 8.2591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.4934 SOS (High: 8.1716 / Low: 7.6782). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1132 SOS (High: 8.1477 / Low: 8.0345).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4934
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1132

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 0.2152 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 8.5230) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7.5598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9632 (+12.74%).

2024 Avg (October) 8.5230
2023 Avg (October) 7.5598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1716 7.6782 7.9878
February 7.9176 7.6471 7.8143
March 8.0256 7.8288 7.9148
April 8.0335 7.9077 7.9589
May 8.0993 7.8879 7.9680
June 8.2044 7.9602 8.1016
July 8.1477 8.0345 8.0721
August 8.1585 8.0074 8.0585
September 8.3971 8.0423 8.2230
October 8.7760 8.3160 8.5230
November 8.5398 8.3905 8.4465
December 8.4766 8.1129 8.2313