YEARLY HIGH
27.8453 AFN
YEARLY LOW
24.0845 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.0909 AFN

2024 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 27.8453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 24.0845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7608 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4697 to the December average rate of 25.6893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 27.8453 was down 17.76% compared to the 2023 peak of 33.8569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,226 AFN
2023 Average 153,017 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 120,423 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,803.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

27.2993
24.5996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 26.5722, compared to 25.6095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.6095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 1.6226 AFN (High: 27.5034 / Low: 25.8807). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3889 AFN (High: 26.3389 / Low: 25.9500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6226
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3889

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 0.8949 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8949

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 27.0743) against the same month in 2023 (average: 33.1735), the exchange rate shifted by -6.0991 (-18.39%).

2024 Avg (February) 27.0743
2023 Avg (February) 33.1735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5034 25.8807 26.4697
February 27.8453 26.7125 27.0743
March 27.0115 26.2620 26.7088
April 26.7553 26.3244 26.5623
May 26.7621 26.0865 26.5209
June 26.5481 25.8186 26.0974
July 26.3389 25.9500 26.1835
August 26.3340 25.9015 26.1969
September 26.2715 25.1614 25.7194
October 25.4576 24.0845 24.8246
November 25.2892 24.7315 25.0430
December 26.0805 24.9764 25.6893