YEARLY HIGH
1.3319 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5319 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9788 AFN

2024 ETB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ETB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.3319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.5319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8001 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2678 to the December average rate of 0.5482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -56.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.3319 was down 21.39% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.6943, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,660 AFN
2023 Average 7,564 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,659 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,000.33 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.3666
0.4738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.2618, compared to 0.6957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 0.3045 AFN (High: 1.2398 / Low: 0.9353). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 AFN (High: 1.2711 / Low: 1.2488).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3045
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5209 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 1.2922) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.6693), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3770 (-22.59%).

2024 Avg (February) 1.2922
2023 Avg (February) 1.6693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3222 1.2367 1.2678
February 1.3319 1.2754 1.2922
March 1.2861 1.2535 1.2723
April 1.2711 1.2488 1.2615
May 1.2696 1.2293 1.2502
June 1.2493 1.2112 1.2265
July 1.2398 0.9353 1.2176
August 0.9007 0.6293 0.6967
September 0.6395 0.5705 0.6025
October 0.5728 0.5398 0.5574
November 0.5625 0.5346 0.5521
December 0.5631 0.5319 0.5482