YEARLY HIGH
80.1790 AFN
YEARLY LOW
62.0000 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.8772 AFN

2026 KYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 80.1790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 62.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.1790 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5234 to the December average rate of 78.9729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 80.1790 was up 2.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 78.5425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 400,895 AFN
2025 Average 348,675 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 310,000 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,894.83 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

80.5630
61.4825
JanuMarcMayJuly

KYD 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 68.2788, compared to 78.6725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.2788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.6725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 12.6119 AFN (High: 75.6119 / Low: 63.0000). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1387 AFN (High: 66.1387 / Low: 65.0000).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.6119
January Spread (Stable) ±1.1387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5216 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 78.3721) against the same month in 2025 (average: 69.4074), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9648 (+12.92%).

2026 Avg (July) 78.3721
2025 Avg (July) 69.4074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.1387 65.0000 65.5234
February 66.0000 62.0000 64.0018
March 64.0000 62.5000 63.0726
April 75.6119 63.0000 65.5653
May 76.1808 74.9990 75.5845
June 77.3245 74.9635 75.9252
July 80.1790 76.0151 78.3721
August 79.4376 78.1301 78.9729