YEARLY HIGH
9.7016 SDG
YEARLY LOW
8.9818 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3932 SDG

2026 AFN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 9.7016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 8.9818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7198 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1797 to the December average rate of 9.1973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.7016 was up 5.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.2188, 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 48,508 SDG
2025 Average 43,146 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 44,909 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,598.88 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.5686
9.1444
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to SDG 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 9.4258, compared to 9.1973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5880 SDG (High: 9.7016 / Low: 9.1136). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1433 SDG (High: 9.6000 / Low: 9.4567).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5880
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1433

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 0.2919 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 9.4018) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.1527), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2491 (+15.32%).

2026 Avg (February) 9.4018
2025 Avg (February) 8.1527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2538 9.0945 9.1797
February 9.7016 9.1136 9.4018
March 9.6240 9.3906 9.5303
April 9.6855 9.1756 9.4206
May 9.6000 9.4567 9.5333
June 9.6080 9.3085 9.4892
July 9.4787 8.9818 9.1973