YEARLY HIGH
0.8448 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.7613 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8093 AFN

2024 KGS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the KGS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.8448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.7613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8015 to the December average rate of 0.7988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.8448 was down 19.87% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.0544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,224 AFN
2023 Average 4,712 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,806 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.62 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.8370
0.7790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.8091, compared to 0.8095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.0533 AFN (High: 0.8146 / Low: 0.7613). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 AFN (High: 0.7929 / Low: 0.7773).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0533
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0378 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 0.8322) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.9875), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1554 (-15.73%).

2024 Avg (July) 0.8322
2023 Avg (July) 0.9875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8322 0.7831 0.8015
February 0.8425 0.8072 0.8183
March 0.8163 0.7929 0.8068
April 0.8142 0.7973 0.8060
May 0.8187 0.7998 0.8122
June 0.8221 0.8009 0.8098
July 0.8448 0.8201 0.8322
August 0.8448 0.8219 0.8313
September 0.8432 0.8076 0.8242
October 0.8146 0.7613 0.7865
November 0.7929 0.7773 0.7838
December 0.8102 0.7776 0.7988