2026 GMD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9111 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8378 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8761 AFN

2026 GMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.9111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.8378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0733 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8917 to the December average rate of 0.8957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9111 was down 16.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,555 AFN

2025 Average 4,832 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,189 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 366.29 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8994

0.8555

JanuMarcMayJuly

GMD 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 0.8709, compared to 0.8919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8709

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0663 AFN (High: 0.9041 / Low: 0.8378). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 AFN (High: 0.8980 / Low: 0.8919).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0663

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.8882) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0804 (-8.30%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.8882

2025 Avg (July) 0.9686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9012	0.8784	0.8917
February	0.9041	0.8378	0.8737
March	0.8664	0.8503	0.8592
April	0.8866	0.8493	0.8682
May	0.8699	0.8562	0.8650
June	0.8889	0.8562	0.8675
July	0.9111	0.8635	0.8882
August	0.8980	0.8919	0.8957