YEARLY HIGH
1.8155 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.6806 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7469 AFN

2026 NIO to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NIO to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 1.8155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1.6806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1349 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7820 to the December average rate of 1.7857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8155 was down 14.92% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.1339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,078 AFN
2025 Average 9,480 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 8,403 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 674.71 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7927
1.7091
JanuMarcMayJuly

NIO 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 1.7355, compared to 1.7810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1076 AFN (High: 1.7945 / Low: 1.6868). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 AFN (High: 1.7940 / Low: 1.7693).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1076
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

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 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.7763) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8874), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1111 (-5.89%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.7763
2025 Avg (July) 1.8874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8016 1.7653 1.7820
February 1.7945 1.6868 1.7415
March 1.7409 1.6923 1.7160
April 1.7841 1.6806 1.7349
May 1.7298 1.6986 1.7166
June 1.7527 1.6969 1.7221
July 1.8155 1.7259 1.7763
August 1.7940 1.7693 1.7857