2026 MXN to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 MXN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the MXN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 3.8425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 3.4725.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3700 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7092 to the December average rate of 3.7372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.8425 was up 0.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.8289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
MXN to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.6473, compared to 3.7372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0898 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.2239 AFN (High: 3.8425 / Low: 3.6186). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0441 AFN (High: 3.6435 / Low: 3.5994).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 0.1729 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 3.7372) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+0.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8309 | 3.6154 | 3.7092 |
| February | 3.8091 | 3.6023 | 3.7141 |
| March | 3.6397 | 3.4725 | 3.5412 |
| April | 3.7387 | 3.5335 | 3.6532 |
| May | 3.6435 | 3.5994 | 3.6253 |
| June | 3.7173 | 3.5764 | 3.6411 |
| July | 3.8425 | 3.6186 | 3.7372 |