2026 KRW to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0462 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0401 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0429 AFN

2026 KRW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KRW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.0462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0451 to the December average rate of 0.0410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0462 was down 15.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230,792 AFN

2025 Average 245,428 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 200,406 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,385.60 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0455

0.0406

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

KRW 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 0.0429, 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 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0429

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0024 AFN (High: 0.0454 / Low: 0.0430). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AFN (High: 0.0431 / Low: 0.0416).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0451) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0503), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-10.39%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0451

2025 Avg (January) 0.0503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0462	0.0443	0.0451
February	0.0454	0.0430	0.0442
March	0.0434	0.0415	0.0423
April	0.0440	0.0416	0.0430
May	0.0431	0.0416	0.0420
June	0.0419	0.0401	0.0410