2026 NGN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0486 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0447 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0467 AFN

2026 NGN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 0.0486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.0447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0461 to the December average rate of 0.0482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0486 was down 3.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,608 AFN

2025 Average 45,814 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 44,683 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,924.75 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0485

0.0455

JanuMarcMayJuly

NGN 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 0.0464, compared to 0.0479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0464

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0026 AFN (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0455). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AFN (High: 0.0461 / Low: 0.0455).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.0476) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+4.87%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.0476

2025 Avg (July) 0.0454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0475	0.0455	0.0461
February	0.0484	0.0459	0.0471
March	0.0472	0.0447	0.0458
April	0.0481	0.0455	0.0469
May	0.0461	0.0455	0.0459
June	0.0470	0.0456	0.0463
July	0.0486	0.0461	0.0476
August	0.0485	0.0478	0.0482