YEARLY HIGH
37.6266 AFN
YEARLY LOW
32.5448 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.2559 AFN

2024 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 37.6266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 32.5448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0819 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.7678 to the December average rate of 34.7134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 37.6266 was down 17.76% compared to the 2023 peak of 45.7500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 188,133 AFN
2023 Average 206,769 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 162,724 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,409.29 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

36.8889
33.2408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to AFN 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 35.9064, compared to 34.6054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.9064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 2.1926 AFN (High: 37.1646 / Low: 34.9720). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5255 AFN (High: 35.5911 / Low: 35.0656).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1926
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 36.5849) against the same month in 2023 (average: 44.8265), the exchange rate shifted by -8.2416 (-18.39%).

2024 Avg (February) 36.5849
2023 Avg (February) 44.8265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.1646 34.9720 35.7678
February 37.6266 36.0960 36.5849
March 36.5000 35.4871 36.0910
April 36.1538 35.5715 35.8930
May 36.1629 35.2500 35.8370
June 35.8738 34.8880 35.2648
July 35.5911 35.0656 35.3812
August 35.5844 35.0000 35.3993
September 35.5000 34.0000 34.7540
October 34.4002 32.5448 33.5448
November 34.1726 33.4191 33.8399
December 35.2419 33.7500 34.7134