2026 HKD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.4900 AFN

YEARLY LOW

7.9106 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.1451 AFN

2026 HKD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HKD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.4900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 7.9106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5794 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4042 to the December average rate of 8.0393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.4900 was down 15.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.0797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 212,249 AFN

2025 Average 223,630 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 197,764 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,484.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.4409

8.0014

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

HKD 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 8.1451, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5162 AFN (High: 8.4498 / Low: 7.9336). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1272 AFN (High: 8.1046 / Low: 7.9774).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5162

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2159 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.4042) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.3901), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9859 (-10.50%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.4042

2025 Avg (January) 9.3901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.4900	8.3227	8.4042
February	8.4498	7.9336	8.1883
March	8.1672	7.9773	8.0582
April	8.3577	7.9106	8.1426
May	8.1046	7.9774	8.0380
June	8.1569	7.9744	8.0393