2026 CAD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.9213 AFN

YEARLY LOW

44.3841 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.3100 AFN

2026 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 48.9213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 44.3841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5372 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5313 to the December average rate of 46.7959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 48.9213 was down 10.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 54.5538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244,606 AFN

2025 Average 249,477 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 221,920 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,685.95 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

47.7791

44.8056

JanuMarcMayJuly

CAD 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 46.2373, compared to 46.5280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2373

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.5280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 3.0620 AFN (High: 48.3263 / Low: 45.2643). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7052 AFN (High: 47.0524 / Low: 46.3472).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0620

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 47.5313) against the same month in 2025 (average: 50.7525), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2213 (-6.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 47.5313

2025 Avg (January) 50.7525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.9213	46.6971	47.5313
February	48.3263	45.2643	46.8826
March	46.6865	45.2295	45.9498
April	47.0767	45.3940	46.2922
May	46.6998	45.1644	45.7143
June	45.7279	44.3841	45.0534
July	47.4697	44.6293	46.2601
August	47.0524	46.3472	46.7959