2026 AFN to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.2401 SOS

YEARLY LOW

8.5536 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.8928 SOS

2026 AFN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 9.2401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 8.5536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6865 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7111 to the December average rate of 8.6528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.2401 was up 2.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.0082, 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 46,200 SOS

2025 Average 41,028 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 42,768 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,432.55 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.1117

8.6111

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to SOS 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 8.9567, compared to 8.7010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9567

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5590 SOS (High: 9.1988 / Low: 8.6398). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 SOS (High: 8.6932 / Low: 8.6327).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5590

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

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 0.2831 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 8.9602) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.9459), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0143 (+12.77%).

2026 Avg (April) 8.9602

2025 Avg (April) 7.9459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.8606	8.6056	8.7111
February	9.1988	8.6398	8.9168
March	9.1605	8.9279	9.0497
April	9.2401	8.7052	8.9602
May	9.1437	8.9921	9.0699
June	9.1450	8.8693	9.0322
July	9.0211	8.5536	8.7491
August	8.6932	8.6327	8.6528