YEARLY HIGH
0.1114 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.1012 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1065 CNY

2026 AFN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.1114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.1012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1064 to the December average rate of 0.1025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1114 was up 2.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1089, 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 557 CNY
2025 Average 516 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 506 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.91 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1100
0.1018
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to CNY 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 0.1076, compared to 0.1031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0062 CNY (High: 0.1114 / Low: 0.1052). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CNY (High: 0.1029 / Low: 0.1023).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.1080) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+9.60%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.1080
2025 Avg (February) 0.0985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1073 0.1053 0.1064
February 0.1114 0.1052 0.1080
March 0.1103 0.1074 0.1093
April 0.1101 0.1051 0.1072
May 0.1085 0.1072 0.1077
June 0.1084 0.1054 0.1071
July 0.1072 0.1012 0.1038
August 0.1029 0.1023 0.1025