2026 ETB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4262 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3886 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4072 AFN

2026 ETB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.4262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.3886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0376 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4211 to the December average rate of 0.4138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4262 was down 30.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,131 AFN

2025 Average 2,527 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,943 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.15 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4237

0.3929

JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 0.4063, compared to 0.4099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4063

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0272 AFN (High: 0.4262 / Low: 0.3990). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.4144 / Low: 0.4128).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.4122) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5794), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1672 (-28.86%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.4122

2025 Avg (February) 0.5794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4262	0.4152	0.4211
February	0.4262	0.3990	0.4122
March	0.4121	0.3990	0.4047
April	0.4204	0.3961	0.4077
May	0.4045	0.3912	0.3954
June	0.4050	0.3886	0.3962
July	0.4141	0.3941	0.4061
August	0.4144	0.4128	0.4138