YEARLY HIGH
3.9570 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.5511 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7215 AFN

2026 MDL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 3.9570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 3.5511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4059 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8827 to the December average rate of 3.7824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.9570 was down 6.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.2456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,785 AFN
2025 Average 20,152 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 17,755 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,029.57 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.9080
3.6050
JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 3.7120, compared to 3.7501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.2623 AFN (High: 3.9263 / Low: 3.6640). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 3.7824 / Low: 3.7824).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2623
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1394 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.8827) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.9397), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0570 (-1.45%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.8827
2025 Avg (January) 3.9397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9570 3.8206 3.8827
February 3.9263 3.6640 3.7756
March 3.6941 3.5771 3.6362
April 3.7984 3.5731 3.6956
May 3.7027 3.6203 3.6516
June 3.6849 3.5511 3.6302
July 3.8125 3.5926 3.7178
August 3.7824 3.7824 3.7824