YEARLY HIGH
0.3194 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.2956 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3070 AFN

2026 GYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.3194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.2956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3133 to the December average rate of 0.3146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3194 was down 14.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3752, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,597 AFN
2025 Average 1,667 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,478 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.81 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3160
0.2998
JanuMarcMayJuly

GYD 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 0.3049, compared to 0.3134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0192 AFN (High: 0.3156 / Low: 0.2965). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 AFN (High: 0.3035 / Low: 0.2988).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.3122) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3319), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0196 (-5.92%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.3122
2025 Avg (July) 0.3319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3169 0.3105 0.3133
February 0.3156 0.2965 0.3061
March 0.3060 0.2977 0.3016
April 0.3137 0.2956 0.3050
May 0.3035 0.2988 0.3011
June 0.3080 0.2986 0.3025
July 0.3194 0.3028 0.3122
August 0.3165 0.3109 0.3146