YEARLY HIGH
0.0306 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0265 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0280 AFN

2026 CDF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.0265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0290 to the December average rate of 0.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0306 was down 1.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153 AFN
2025 Average 129 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 133 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.47 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0292
0.0273
JanuMarcMayJuly

CDF 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 0.0280, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0036 AFN (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0270). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0274).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0284) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+10.35%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0284
2025 Avg (February) 0.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0304 0.0280 0.0290
February 0.0306 0.0270 0.0284
March 0.0292 0.0270 0.0278
April 0.0284 0.0265 0.0276
May 0.0277 0.0274 0.0276
June 0.0281 0.0271 0.0275
July 0.0291 0.0276 0.0284