YEARLY HIGH
1.6630 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.5108 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6002 XPF

2026 AFN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 1.6630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 1.5108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1522 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5521 to the December average rate of 1.5709, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6630 was down 0.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6697, 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 8,315 XPF
2025 Average 7,583 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 7,554 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 760.90 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6475
1.5434
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to XPF 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 1.6050, compared to 1.5857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1020 XPF (High: 1.6325 / Low: 1.5305). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 XPF (High: 1.5781 / Low: 1.5672).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1020
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.6388) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1660 (+11.27%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.6388
2025 Avg (June) 1.4728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5794 1.5108 1.5521
February 1.6325 1.5305 1.5772
March 1.6572 1.6110 1.6363
April 1.6428 1.5703 1.6007
May 1.6421 1.6023 1.6250
June 1.6630 1.6092 1.6388
July 1.6503 1.5640 1.6005
August 1.5781 1.5672 1.5709