YEARLY HIGH
0.0157 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0140 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0150 AFN

2026 MGA to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MGA to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0144 to the December average rate of 0.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0157 was down 6.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 AFN
2025 Average 77 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 70 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.41 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0155
0.0143
JanuMarcMayJuly

MGA 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0008 AFN (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0149). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0153).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0154) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-2.52%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0154
2025 Avg (April) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0148 0.0140 0.0144
February 0.0149 0.0143 0.0147
March 0.0153 0.0148 0.0151
April 0.0157 0.0149 0.0154
May 0.0153 0.0149 0.0150
June 0.0154 0.0149 0.0151
July 0.0156 0.0149 0.0153
August 0.0155 0.0153 0.0154