2026 AFN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

359.3839 STD

YEARLY LOW

333.2748 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

348.3106 STD

2026 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 359.3839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 333.2748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.1091 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.0698 to the December average rate of 341.2547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 359.3839 was up 5.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 341.4974, 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 1,796,919 STD

2025 Average 1,599,901 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,666,374 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,545.44 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

355.1643

338.6976

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to STD 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 349.4866, compared to 341.2547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.4866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 341.2547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 21.7809 STD (High: 359.3839 / Low: 337.6030). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6143 STD (High: 356.5088 / Low: 350.8945).

February Spread (Volatile) ±21.7809

May Spread (Stable) ±5.6143

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 10.8940 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 348.2761) against the same month in 2025 (average: 302.2566), the exchange rate shifted by +46.0195 (+15.23%).

2026 Avg (February) 348.2761

2025 Avg (February) 302.2566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	342.7969	336.8950	340.0698
February	359.3839	337.6030	348.2761
March	356.5088	348.1531	353.2849
April	359.3839	340.1801	349.3479
May	356.5088	350.8945	353.7921
June	356.5088	345.4543	352.1487
July	351.7127	333.2748	341.2547