2026 CNY to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.5166 AFN

YEARLY LOW

8.9745 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2833 AFN

2026 CNY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 9.5166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 8.9745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5422 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3982 to the December average rate of 9.2745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.5166 was down 13.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.9545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 237,915 AFN

2025 Average 242,514 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 224,361 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,554.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.4230

9.1258

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

CNY 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 9.2833, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.2833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2833

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5332 AFN (High: 9.5076 / Low: 8.9745). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1091 AFN (High: 9.3286 / Low: 9.2196).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5332

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1091

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1367 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 9.3282) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.8532), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5250 (-5.33%).

2026 Avg (April) 9.3282

2025 Avg (April) 9.8532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.4986	9.3158	9.3982
February	9.5076	8.9745	9.2615
March	9.3117	9.0676	9.1506
April	9.5166	9.0866	9.3282
May	9.3286	9.2196	9.2866
June	9.3832	9.2232	9.2745