YEARLY HIGH
5.6625 AFN
YEARLY LOW
4.4958 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1611 AFN

2024 SCR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 5.6625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 4.4958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1667 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3466 to the December average rate of 4.9219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.6625 was down 20.08% compared to the 2023 peak of 7.0849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,312 AFN
2023 Average 30,774 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 22,479 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,833.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.4912
4.8422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 5.2889, compared to 5.0333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.8440 AFN (High: 5.5333 / Low: 4.6893). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2319 AFN (High: 5.3387 / Low: 5.1068).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8440
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2730 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 5.3466) against the same month in 2023 (average: 6.5644), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2178 (-18.55%).

2024 Avg (January) 5.3466
2023 Avg (January) 6.5644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6625 5.0465 5.3466
February 5.5760 5.2907 5.4372
March 5.4197 5.0690 5.3111
April 5.3692 4.9791 5.2826
May 5.3387 5.1068 5.2486
June 5.2085 4.8180 5.1072
July 5.2556 5.0088 5.1297
August 5.5333 4.6893 5.1588
September 5.3438 4.9292 5.1692
October 5.2414 4.4968 4.8963
November 5.0736 4.7262 4.9237
December 5.1108 4.4958 4.9219