YEARLY HIGH
55.8445 AFN
YEARLY LOW
47.1790 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.4808 AFN

2024 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 55.8445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 47.1790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6655 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.3115 to the December average rate of 48.6785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 55.8445 was down 18.26% compared to the 2023 peak of 68.3185, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 279,223 AFN
2023 Average 306,457 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 235,895 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,327.59 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

54.8036
47.8207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 52.8694, compared to 50.0923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.8694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.0923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 3.5852 AFN (High: 50.7642 / Low: 47.1790). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3565 AFN (High: 52.2297 / Low: 50.8732).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.5852
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3565

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 2.5386 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 54.2217) against the same month in 2023 (average: 66.6236), the exchange rate shifted by -12.4020 (-18.61%).

2024 Avg (February) 54.2217
2023 Avg (February) 66.6236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.3362 52.2791 53.3115
February 55.8445 53.4932 54.2217
March 54.0239 52.0893 53.3073
April 53.2288 51.6698 52.4743
May 52.9911 51.5971 52.4410
June 52.5918 50.7272 51.4604
July 52.2297 50.8732 51.5957
August 52.7588 50.7050 51.8083
September 52.3548 50.2828 51.3036
October 50.7642 47.1790 48.7650
November 49.1286 47.5194 48.4026
December 49.4951 47.6644 48.6785