YEARLY HIGH
37.0840 AFN
YEARLY LOW
34.3967 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.6575 AFN

2026 AWG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AWG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 37.0840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 34.3967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6873 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.3967 to the December average rate of 36.4895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 37.0840 was down 15.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 43.6347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 185,420 AFN
2025 Average 193,560 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 171,983 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,436.61 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

36.6403
34.8310
JanuMarcMayJuly

AWG to AFN 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 35.4173, compared to 36.3779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.4173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.3779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 2.2700 AFN (High: 36.6667 / Low: 34.3967). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5101 AFN (High: 36.6667 / Low: 36.1566).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2700
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8519 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 36.2664) against the same month in 2025 (average: 38.5279), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2616 (-5.87%).

2026 Avg (July) 36.2664
2025 Avg (July) 38.5279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.7182 36.0861 36.3967
February 36.6667 34.3967 35.5449
March 35.5556 34.6741 35.0226
April 36.3838 34.3967 35.4281
May 35.2778 34.7222 34.9818
June 35.8085 34.6741 35.1296
July 37.0840 35.1802 36.2664
August 36.6667 36.1566 36.4895