YEARLY HIGH
0.0592 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0555 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0577 AED

2026 AFN to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.0592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0561 to the December average rate of 0.0585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0592 was up 5.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 296 AED
2025 Average 264 AED
Yearly Trough Low 278 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.53 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0588
0.0558
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

AFN to AED 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 0.0577, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0577 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0036 AED (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0556). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AED (High: 0.0588 / Low: 0.0578).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0574) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+15.21%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0574
2025 Avg (February) 0.0498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0565 0.0555 0.0561
February 0.0592 0.0556 0.0574
March 0.0588 0.0574 0.0582
April 0.0592 0.0561 0.0576
May 0.0588 0.0578 0.0583
June 0.0588 0.0578 0.0585