2026 JPY to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4310 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3888 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4028 AFN

2026 JPY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.4310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.3888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0422 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4181 to the December average rate of 0.3919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4310 was down 15.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 215,486 AFN

2025 Average 233,276 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 194,376 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,109.53 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4207

0.3893

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

JPY 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 0.4028, 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 0.4028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4028

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0240 AFN (High: 0.4245 / Low: 0.4005). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 AFN (High: 0.3963 / Low: 0.3895).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4181) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0488 (-10.45%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4181

2025 Avg (January) 0.4669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4310	0.4103	0.4181
February	0.4245	0.4005	0.4127
March	0.4036	0.3925	0.3972
April	0.4099	0.3888	0.4005
May	0.4047	0.3918	0.3962
June	0.3963	0.3895	0.3919