YEARLY HIGH
42.0407 TZS
YEARLY LOW
37.3689 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.5304 TZS

2026 AFN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 42.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 37.3689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6717 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.4376 to the December average rate of 40.2620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 42.0407 was up 7.46% compared to the 2025 peak of 39.1220, 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 210,203 TZS
2025 Average 183,701 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 186,845 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,358.68 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

41.9556
38.1178
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to TZS 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 40.6094, compared to 40.2933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 2.5725 TZS (High: 41.6678 / Low: 39.0953). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6728 TZS (High: 40.6970 / Low: 40.0242).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5725
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6728

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 1.1453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 41.4699) against the same month in 2025 (average: 37.5841), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8858 (+10.34%).

2026 Avg (June) 41.4699
2025 Avg (June) 37.5841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.6154 37.3689 38.4376
February 41.6678 39.0953 40.3527
March 41.7175 40.4424 40.9853
April 42.0364 39.6947 40.7753
May 41.9200 41.0236 41.6358
June 42.0407 40.6664 41.4699
July 41.4457 39.4427 40.3246
August 40.6970 40.0242 40.2620