YEARLY HIGH
4.2787 AFN
YEARLY LOW
4.0103 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1247 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 January 1, valuing the pair at 4.2787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 4.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2684 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2395 to the December average rate of 4.0691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.2787 was down 16.11% 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 21,394 AFN
2025 Average 22,645 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 20,052 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,341.82 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.2565
4.0520
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 4.1247, 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 4.1247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

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, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0516 AFN (High: 4.1087 / Low: 4.0571).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2472
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0516

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

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.2395) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.7448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5053 (-10.65%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.2395
2025 Avg (January) 4.7448

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 4.1096 4.0427 4.0691