2024 SBD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 SBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the SBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 8.9311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 7.8037.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1274 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4953 to the December average rate of 8.2855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 8.9311 was down 19.40% compared to the 2023 peak of 11.0807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.
SBD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.4878, compared to 8.2526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2352 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.5477 AFN (High: 8.8215 / Low: 8.2738). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1520 AFN (High: 8.5317 / Low: 8.3797).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 0.2573 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 8.6561) against the same month in 2023 (average: 10.8889), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2329 (-20.51%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8215 | 8.2738 | 8.4953 |
| February | 8.9311 | 8.5289 | 8.6561 |
| March | 8.6134 | 8.2523 | 8.5264 |
| April | 8.5317 | 8.3797 | 8.4665 |
| May | 8.5331 | 8.2832 | 8.4471 |
| June | 8.4513 | 8.2330 | 8.3351 |
| July | 8.4464 | 8.2921 | 8.3748 |
| August | 8.4423 | 8.2447 | 8.3499 |
| September | 8.5052 | 8.2002 | 8.3338 |
| October | 8.3008 | 7.8037 | 8.0764 |
| November | 8.1941 | 7.9886 | 8.0951 |
| December | 8.4074 | 8.0515 | 8.2855 |