2026 ILS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.4873 AFN

YEARLY LOW

19.9027 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.1992 AFN

2026 ILS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 22.4873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 19.9027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5846 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8391 to the December average rate of 21.5478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 22.4873 was up 3.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 21.8331, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,437 AFN

2025 Average 101,115 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 99,514 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,922.92 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

22.4184

20.0423

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 21.0815, compared to 21.5521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.0815

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.5521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.7054 AFN (High: 21.7918 / Low: 20.0864). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 21.5478 / Low: 21.5478).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.7054

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6872 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 22.2204) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.8177), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4027 (+12.12%).

2026 Avg (May) 22.2204

2025 Avg (May) 19.8177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.3295	20.5564	20.8391
February	21.3259	19.9331	20.6283
March	20.6428	19.9027	20.2403
April	21.7918	20.0864	21.0277
May	22.4873	21.5711	22.2204
June	22.4832	20.9867	21.5332
July	22.0642	21.0395	21.5564
August	21.5478	21.5478	21.5478