2026 AFN to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5077 PKR

YEARLY LOW

4.1585 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.3389 PKR

2026 AFN to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 4.5077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 4.1585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3492 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2717 to the December average rate of 4.1949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.5077 was up 4.33% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.3208, 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 22,539 PKR

2025 Average 20,223 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 20,792 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,746.21 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.4500

4.1717

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to PKR 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 4.3767, compared to 4.2254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.2722 PKR (High: 4.5077 / Low: 4.2356). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 PKR (High: 4.1958 / Low: 4.1935).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2722

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.1420 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 4.3680) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5772 (+15.23%).

2026 Avg (February) 4.3680

2025 Avg (February) 3.7908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3096	4.2207	4.2717
February	4.5077	4.2356	4.3680
March	4.4854	4.3603	4.4269
April	4.5065	4.2504	4.3736
May	4.4566	4.3902	4.4221
June	4.4571	4.3160	4.3980
July	4.3900	4.1585	4.2560
August	4.1958	4.1935	4.1949