2026 AED to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.2042 AFN

YEARLY LOW

16.8822 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.4245 AFN

2026 AED to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 18.2042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 16.8822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3220 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8413 to the December average rate of 17.7824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.2042 was down 14.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 21.3838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,021 AFN

2025 Average 94,935 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 84,411 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,609.88 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.9106

17.0785

JanuMarcMayJuly

AED 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 17.3649, compared to 17.7824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3649

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.0892 AFN (High: 17.9714 / Low: 16.8822). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2743 AFN (High: 17.2907 / Low: 17.0164).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0892

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2743

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4144 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 17.7824) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.8967), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1143 (-5.90%).

2026 Avg (July) 17.7824

2025 Avg (July) 18.8967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.0092	17.6967	17.8413
February	17.9714	16.8822	17.4269
March	17.4268	17.0179	17.1738
April	17.8353	16.8822	17.3695
May	17.2907	17.0164	17.1479
June	17.5630	17.0174	17.2299
July	18.2042	17.2497	17.7824