YEARLY HIGH
4.3251 AFN
YEARLY LOW
4.0103 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1588 AFN

2026 MVR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MVR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 4.3251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 4.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3147 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2395 to the December average rate of 4.2691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.3251 was down 15.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.1002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,625 AFN
2025 Average 22,645 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 20,052 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,573.54 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.2879
4.0621
JanuMarcMayJuly

MVR 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 4.1293, compared to 4.2472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.2472 AFN (High: 4.2718 / Low: 4.0247). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 4.2691 / Low: 4.2691).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2472
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0948 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 4.2254) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.5070), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2816 (-6.25%).

2026 Avg (July) 4.2254
2025 Avg (July) 4.5070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2787 4.2044 4.2395
February 4.2718 4.0247 4.1447
March 4.1397 4.0427 4.0809
April 4.2367 4.0103 4.1274
May 4.1087 4.0571 4.0866
June 4.1726 4.0427 4.0967
July 4.3251 4.0997 4.2254
August 4.2691 4.2691 4.2691