YEARLY HIGH
99.6034 AFN
YEARLY LOW
87.1181 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.6289 AFN

2024 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 99.6034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 87.1181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4854 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.5180 to the December average rate of 91.0603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 99.6034 was down 19.29% compared to the 2023 peak of 123.4092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 498,017 AFN
2023 Average 552,185 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 435,590 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,426.81 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

97.8812
88.6880
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 95.2104, compared to 92.0474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.2104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.0474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 5.9985 AFN (High: 93.1166 / Low: 87.1181). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1577 AFN (High: 94.1319 / Low: 92.9742).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.9985
July Spread (Stable) ±1.1577

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 3.9412 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 97.1151) against the same month in 2023 (average: 120.0811), the exchange rate shifted by -22.9660 (-19.13%).

2024 Avg (February) 97.1151
2023 Avg (February) 120.0811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.1644 93.3247 95.5180
February 99.6034 96.0224 97.1151
March 96.8514 94.3912 95.9927
April 95.6976 94.2624 94.8067
May 95.5101 93.3075 94.7379
June 95.0116 92.0479 93.0918
July 94.1319 92.9742 93.5759
August 95.5935 93.0601 94.5972
September 95.5866 91.9363 93.7692
October 93.1166 87.1181 89.8280
November 91.1101 88.3407 89.4541
December 92.3926 88.6435 91.0603