YEARLY HIGH
0.1264 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1082 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1179 AFN

2024 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.1264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 0.1082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1190 to the December average rate of 0.1154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.1264 was down 19.15% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.1563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 632 AFN
2023 Average 694 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 541 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.80 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.1235
0.1105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1206, compared to 0.1153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.0091 AFN (High: 0.1264 / Low: 0.1173). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 AFN (High: 0.1183 / Low: 0.1164).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2024: 0.1197) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.1458), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0261 (-17.91%).

2024 Avg (May) 0.1197
2023 Avg (May) 0.1458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1237 0.1164 0.1190
February 0.1253 0.1202 0.1218
March 0.1240 0.1185 0.1216
April 0.1234 0.1203 0.1224
May 0.1264 0.1173 0.1197
June 0.1211 0.1167 0.1189
July 0.1211 0.1167 0.1190
August 0.1183 0.1164 0.1177
September 0.1180 0.1131 0.1156
October 0.1144 0.1082 0.1115
November 0.1136 0.1111 0.1125
December 0.1172 0.1122 0.1154