YEARLY HIGH
2.4359 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.3385 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6082 AFN

2024 EGP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the EGP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 2.4359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 1.3385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0974 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3158 to the December average rate of 1.3729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 2.4359 was down 32.52% compared to the 2023 peak of 3.6100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,180 AFN
2023 Average 13,511 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 6,693 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,487.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

2.4669
1.2712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.8036, compared to 1.4127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.8914 AFN (High: 2.3488 / Low: 1.4573). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0335 AFN (High: 1.4836 / Low: 1.4501).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8914
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0335

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7245 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 2.3673) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.9421), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5749 (-19.54%).

2024 Avg (February) 2.3673
2023 Avg (February) 2.9421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4053 2.2633 2.3158
February 2.4359 2.3368 2.3673
March 2.3488 1.4573 1.6428
April 1.5168 1.4767 1.5016
May 1.5435 1.4899 1.5160
June 1.5178 1.4561 1.4784
July 1.4836 1.4501 1.4689
August 1.4615 1.4214 1.4478
September 1.4668 1.4065 1.4347
October 1.4243 1.3385 1.3810
November 1.3870 1.3504 1.3708
December 1.3863 1.3507 1.3729