YEARLY HIGH
7.4942 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.5819 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0950 AFN

2024 MAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 7.4942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 6.5819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9124 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1882 to the December average rate of 6.9311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 7.4942 was down 17.41% compared to the 2023 peak of 9.0741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,471 AFN
2023 Average 40,869 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 32,909 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,561.76 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

7.3226
6.7514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 7.1692, compared to 7.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.4531 AFN (High: 7.0349 / Low: 6.5819). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1212 AFN (High: 7.1838 / Low: 7.0626).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4531
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1212

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 0.3334 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 7.2750) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.7042), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4292 (-16.42%).

2024 Avg (February) 7.2750
2023 Avg (February) 8.7042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4293 7.0328 7.1882
February 7.4942 7.1677 7.2750
March 7.2865 7.0592 7.1793
April 7.1838 7.0626 7.1118
May 7.2524 7.0794 7.1748
June 7.2262 7.0014 7.0859
July 7.2363 7.1063 7.1774
August 7.3986 7.1266 7.2594
September 7.2914 7.0152 7.1460
October 7.0349 6.5819 6.8126
November 6.8900 6.7001 6.7990
December 7.0329 6.7766 6.9311