2024 PLN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.8159 AFN

YEARLY LOW

15.3742 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.7153 AFN

2024 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 18.8159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 15.3742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4417 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8078 to the December average rate of 17.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 18.8159 was down 14.49% compared to the 2023 peak of 22.0043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 376,319 AFN

2023 Average 394,035 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 307,484 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,834.89 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

18.4284

16.4352

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 17.9716, compared to 17.4590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9716

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 3.1732 AFN (High: 18.5474 / Low: 15.3742). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5494 AFN (High: 18.1602 / Low: 17.6108).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.1732

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5494

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 1.1162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 18.2623) against the same month in 2023 (average: 20.2264), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9641 (-9.71%).

2024 Avg (February) 18.2623

2023 Avg (February) 20.2264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.5474	15.3742	17.8078
February	18.8159	17.9067	18.2623
March	18.5074	17.7530	18.2153
April	18.3037	17.5622	17.8848
May	18.4081	17.7571	18.0944
June	18.2145	17.1026	17.5653
July	18.1602	17.6108	17.9393
August	18.6334	17.7978	18.1932
September	18.3739	17.7084	18.0540
October	17.6179	16.3594	16.9378
November	17.0368	16.2108	16.6013
December	17.2896	16.5985	17.0284