2026 CUP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

66.1387 AFN

YEARLY LOW

2.4078 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.2263 AFN

2026 CUP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 66.1387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 2.4078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.7309 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5234 to the December average rate of 2.5631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 66.1387 was down 15.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 78.5425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 330,694 AFN

2025 Average 348,675 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 12,039 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 318,654.70 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

71.8311

-3.8619

JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 42.1185, compared to 2.5497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.5688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.1185

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 63.0922 AFN (High: 65.5000 / Low: 2.4078). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 2.5631 / Low: 2.5631).

April Spread (Volatile) ±63.0922

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 52.7639 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -52.7639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 65.5234) against the same month in 2025 (average: 73.0987), the exchange rate shifted by -7.5753 (-10.36%).

2026 Avg (January) 65.5234

2025 Avg (January) 73.0987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	66.1387	65.0000	65.5234
February	66.0000	62.0000	64.0018
March	64.0000	62.5000	63.0726
April	65.5000	2.4078	55.2098
May	2.4660	2.4272	2.4459
June	2.5049	2.4272	2.4574
July	2.5964	2.4603	2.5362
August	2.5631	2.5631	2.5631