YEARLY HIGH
14.5161 KPW
YEARLY LOW
13.4615 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0231 KPW

2026 AFN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 14.5161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 13.4615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0546 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7360 to the December average rate of 13.7024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 14.5161 was up 5.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 13.7937, 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 72,581 KPW
2025 Average 64,623 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 67,308 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,272.95 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.3491
13.6436
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to KPW 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 14.1164, compared to 13.7434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.8798 KPW (High: 14.5161 / Low: 13.6364). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1788 KPW (High: 13.8152 / Low: 13.6364).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8798
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1788

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 0.4394 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 14.0675) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.2087), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8588 (+15.23%).

2026 Avg (February) 14.0675
2025 Avg (February) 12.2087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8462 13.6078 13.7360
February 14.5161 13.6364 14.0675
March 14.4000 14.0625 14.2698
April 14.5161 13.7405 14.1108
May 14.4000 14.1732 14.2903
June 14.4000 13.9535 14.2239
July 14.2063 13.4615 13.7845
August 13.8152 13.6364 13.7024