2026 AFN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 AFN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the AFN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 354.2895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 325.7361.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.5534 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 329.5089 to the December average rate of 343.6766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 354.2895 was up 6.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 332.5368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
AFN to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 341.1826, compared to 344.7015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5189 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 19.7899 LAK (High: 345.5260 / Low: 325.7361). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7277 LAK (High: 350.8695 / Low: 346.1417).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.5146 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 344.8818) against the same month in 2025 (average: 300.9921), the exchange rate shifted by +43.8897 (+14.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 332.7239 | 325.8704 | 329.5089 |
| February | 345.5260 | 325.7361 | 335.1350 |
| March | 348.3291 | 335.5235 | 340.9387 |
| April | 354.2895 | 335.4267 | 344.8818 |
| May | 350.8695 | 346.1417 | 348.3905 |
| June | 352.2949 | 343.6012 | 348.2409 |
| July | 353.5914 | 338.3206 | 345.7264 |
| August | 347.3446 | 342.0075 | 343.6766 |