YEARLY HIGH
0.5113 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4724 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4907 AFN

2026 HTG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HTG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.5113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.4724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5004 to the December average rate of 0.5040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5113 was down 14.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,556 AFN
2025 Average 2,664 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,362 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.29 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5063
0.4787
JanuMarcMayJuly

HTG 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 0.4870, compared to 0.5017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0306 AFN (High: 0.5038 / Low: 0.4732). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 AFN (High: 0.5048 / Low: 0.5028).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.4995) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0295 (-5.58%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.4995
2025 Avg (July) 0.5290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5055 0.4959 0.5004
February 0.5038 0.4732 0.4885
March 0.4879 0.4755 0.4813
April 0.5002 0.4724 0.4869
May 0.4846 0.4773 0.4810
June 0.4929 0.4772 0.4840
July 0.5113 0.4844 0.4995
August 0.5048 0.5028 0.5040