2024 AFN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

342.3251 STD

YEARLY LOW

296.0907 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

316.2302 STD

2024 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 342.3251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 296.0907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.2345 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 311.5697 to the December average rate of 321.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 342.3251 was up 5.58% compared to the 2023 peak of 324.2352, 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 1,711,626 STD

2023 Average 1,374,640 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,480,453 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 231,172.27 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

334.9927

301.7826

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 310.3413, compared to 322.1190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.7777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 310.3413

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 322.1190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 18.7945 STD (High: 318.5663 / Low: 299.7718). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6909 STD (High: 317.7157 / Low: 313.0248).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.7945

July Spread (Stable) ±4.6909

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 8.2200 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 332.2252) against the same month in 2023 (average: 295.0583), the exchange rate shifted by +37.1670 (+12.60%).

2024 Avg (October) 332.2252

2023 Avg (October) 295.0583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	318.5663	299.7718	311.5697
February	308.6465	296.0907	304.5501
March	313.9419	305.2301	308.7019
April	313.1973	308.1529	310.4002
May	316.0539	308.0753	310.8932
June	319.3332	310.5580	315.9329
July	317.7157	313.0248	314.8866
August	318.3114	313.0837	314.7254
September	327.6735	313.8282	320.6217
October	342.3251	323.8617	332.2252
November	333.3692	326.0184	329.2377
December	330.1007	316.1263	321.0177