YEARLY HIGH
4.2469 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.6710 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9776 AFN

2024 MDL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MDL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 4.2469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 3.6710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5759 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0595 to the December average rate of 3.7902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.2469 was down 16.88% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.1094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,234 AFN
2023 Average 22,843 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 18,355 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,879.28 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.1464
3.7149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 4.0582, compared to 3.8970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.2712 AFN (High: 3.9422 / Low: 3.6710). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0577 AFN (High: 4.0222 / Low: 3.9645).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2712
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0577

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 0.2049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 4.1105) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.7761), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6657 (-13.94%).

2024 Avg (February) 4.1105
2023 Avg (February) 4.7761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1996 3.9602 4.0595
February 4.2469 4.0526 4.1105
March 4.1362 4.0199 4.0890
April 4.1098 3.9993 4.0501
May 4.0980 4.0037 4.0593
June 4.0745 3.9388 3.9806
July 4.0222 3.9645 3.9969
August 4.1125 3.9704 4.0494
September 4.0869 3.9175 3.9997
October 3.9422 3.6710 3.7949
November 3.8283 3.6984 3.7509
December 3.8446 3.6764 3.7902