YEARLY HIGH
0.7348 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.6512 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6845 AFN

2026 INR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the INR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.6512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0836 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7217 to the December average rate of 0.6577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7348 was down 18.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 183,694 AFN
2025 Average 200,176 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 162,799 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,895.07 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7281
0.6513
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

INR 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 0.6845, 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 0.6845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0469 AFN (High: 0.7045 / Low: 0.6576). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 AFN (High: 0.6670 / Low: 0.6529).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0469
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.7217) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8474), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1257 (-14.84%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.7217
2025 Avg (January) 0.8474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7348 0.7062 0.7217
February 0.7298 0.6829 0.7053
March 0.6907 0.6629 0.6785
April 0.7045 0.6576 0.6832
May 0.6691 0.6512 0.6605
June 0.6670 0.6529 0.6577