2026 ERN to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 ERN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the ERN 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 4.1333.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.0054 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5234 to the December average rate of 4.3795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -93.32% (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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ERN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
ERN to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 42.7456, compared to 4.3667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.3789 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 61.3667 AFN (High: 65.5000 / Low: 4.1333). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0569 AFN (High: 4.4000 / Low: 4.3431).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 51.2596 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 | 4.1333 | 55.4583 |
| May | 4.2333 | 4.1667 | 4.1988 |
| June | 4.3000 | 4.1667 | 4.2186 |
| July | 4.4571 | 4.2235 | 4.3538 |
| August | 4.4000 | 4.3431 | 4.3795 |