2026 AFN to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.7120 CDF

YEARLY LOW

32.6683 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.7070 CDF

2026 AFN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 37.7120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 32.6683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0437 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4915 to the December average rate of 35.1793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 37.7120 was down 11.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 42.6366, 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 188,560 CDF

2025 Average 195,143 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 163,341 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,218.67 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

36.6075

34.2992

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to CDF 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 35.7949, compared to 35.1793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.7949

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 4.3048 CDF (High: 36.9731 / Low: 32.6683). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4719 CDF (High: 36.5354 / Low: 36.0635).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.3048

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4719

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2358 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 36.3012) against the same month in 2025 (average: 40.2906), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9894 (-9.90%).

2026 Avg (April) 36.3012

2025 Avg (April) 40.2906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.6745	32.8531	34.4915
February	36.9731	32.6683	35.2336
March	37.0570	34.2826	36.0451
April	37.7120	35.2273	36.3012
May	36.5354	36.0635	36.2829
June	36.9011	35.5459	36.4151
July	36.2278	34.3837	35.1793