2024 GHS to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 GHS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the GHS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 6.0688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 4.0690.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9998 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9386 to the December average rate of 4.6976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 6.0688 was down 42.33% compared to the 2023 peak of 10.5236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
GHS to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.4116, compared to 4.4435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9681 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.5099 AFN (High: 5.2734 / Low: 4.7635). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 AFN (High: 4.5684 / Low: 4.4900).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3594 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 5.8722) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7.1848), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3126 (-18.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0576 | 5.8433 | 5.9386 |
| February | 6.0688 | 5.7366 | 5.8722 |
| March | 5.7274 | 5.3810 | 5.5809 |
| April | 5.4545 | 5.2419 | 5.3408 |
| May | 5.2734 | 4.7635 | 5.0481 |
| June | 4.8678 | 4.5985 | 4.6888 |
| July | 4.6283 | 4.5305 | 4.5868 |
| August | 4.5684 | 4.4900 | 4.5379 |
| September | 4.5310 | 4.3120 | 4.4268 |
| October | 4.3385 | 4.0690 | 4.1901 |
| November | 4.4301 | 4.0848 | 4.2217 |
| December | 4.7927 | 4.4247 | 4.6976 |