2026 AFN to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1935 GMD

YEARLY LOW

1.0976 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1418 GMD

2026 AFN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 1.1935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 1.0976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0960 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1215 to the December average rate of 1.1164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1935 was up 5.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1353, 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 5,968 GMD

2025 Average 5,184 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 5,488 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 479.85 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1687

1.1117

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to GMD 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 1.1486, compared to 1.1213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1486

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0875 GMD (High: 1.1935 / Low: 1.1061). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 GMD (High: 1.1212 / Low: 1.1136).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0875

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1.1450) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1709 (+17.55%).

2026 Avg (February) 1.1450

2025 Avg (February) 0.9741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1385	1.1097	1.1215
February	1.1935	1.1061	1.1450
March	1.1760	1.1542	1.1639
April	1.1774	1.1279	1.1520
May	1.1680	1.1496	1.1562
June	1.1680	1.1250	1.1529
July	1.1581	1.0976	1.1261
August	1.1212	1.1136	1.1164