YEARLY HIGH
0.0735 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0689 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0708 AFN

2026 KPW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KPW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.0689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0728 to the December average rate of 0.0698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0735 was down 15.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 367 AFN
2025 Average 387 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 344 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.99 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0731
0.0695
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KPW 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 0.0708, 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 0.0708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0044 AFN (High: 0.0733 / Low: 0.0689). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 AFN (High: 0.0706 / Low: 0.0694).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0728) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0812), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-10.36%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0728
2025 Avg (January) 0.0812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0735 0.0722 0.0728
February 0.0733 0.0689 0.0711
March 0.0711 0.0694 0.0701
April 0.0728 0.0689 0.0709
May 0.0706 0.0694 0.0700
June 0.0706 0.0694 0.0698