YEARLY HIGH
9.6214 AFN
YEARLY LOW
8.3731 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0361 AFN

2024 HKD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the HKD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 9.6214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 8.3731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2483 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1518 to the December average rate of 8.9311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 9.6214 was down 17.46% compared to the 2023 peak of 11.6568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 240,535 AFN
2023 Average 264,079 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 209,328 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,207.39 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

9.4268
8.5629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 9.1843, compared to 8.8879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2964 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.5617 AFN (High: 9.5085 / Low: 8.9468). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1312 AFN (High: 9.1121 / Low: 8.9809).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5617
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1312

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 0.2864 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 9.3548) against the same month in 2023 (average: 11.4252), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0704 (-18.12%).

2024 Avg (February) 9.3548
2023 Avg (February) 11.4252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5085 8.9468 9.1518
February 9.6214 9.2327 9.3548
March 9.3300 9.0707 9.2262
April 9.2366 9.0771 9.1669
May 9.2574 9.0174 9.1759
June 9.1756 8.9315 9.0303
July 9.1121 8.9809 9.0608
August 9.1276 8.9826 9.0803
September 9.1081 8.7490 8.9213
October 8.8584 8.3731 8.6349
November 8.7913 8.5927 8.6991
December 9.0802 8.6740 8.9311