YEARLY HIGH
9.3421 AFN
YEARLY LOW
8.1305 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7740 AFN

2024 MOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 9.3421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 8.1305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2116 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8862 to the December average rate of 8.6742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 9.3421 was down 17.41% compared to the 2023 peak of 11.3120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,711 AFN
2023 Average 51,299 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 40,652 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,058.04 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

9.1514
8.3071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 8.9183, compared to 8.6297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.6297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.5621 AFN (High: 9.2465 / Low: 8.6844). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1183 AFN (High: 8.8394 / Low: 8.7211).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5621
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1183

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 0.2825 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 9.0810) against the same month in 2023 (average: 11.0914), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0104 (-18.13%).

2024 Avg (February) 9.0810
2023 Avg (February) 11.0914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2465 8.6844 8.8862
February 9.3421 8.9604 9.0810
March 9.0597 8.8387 8.9617
April 8.9674 8.8151 8.9030
May 8.9890 8.7574 8.9107
June 8.9151 8.6473 8.7674
July 8.8394 8.7211 8.7995
August 8.8960 8.7381 8.8222
September 8.8438 8.4929 8.6600
October 8.5901 8.1305 8.3775
November 8.5312 8.3500 8.4446
December 8.8068 8.4140 8.6742