YEARLY HIGH
6.9686 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.3450 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6961 AFN

2026 NOK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 6.9686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 6.3450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6236 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5897 to the December average rate of 6.9110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.9686 was down 2.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.1182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,843 AFN
2025 Average 33,580 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 31,725 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,117.96 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.9488
6.4948
JanuMarcMayJuly

NOK 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 6.6549, compared to 6.8197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.5486 AFN (High: 6.9437 / Low: 6.3951). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1002 AFN (High: 6.8369 / Low: 6.7367).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5486
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 6.9110) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.7859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1251 (+1.84%).

2026 Avg (August) 6.9110
2025 Avg (August) 6.7859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9192 6.4378 6.5897
February 6.8776 6.5061 6.6833
March 6.6625 6.4172 6.5327
April 6.8905 6.4835 6.7328
May 6.8369 6.7367 6.7967
June 6.8110 6.3450 6.5941
July 6.9437 6.3951 6.7284
August 6.9686 6.8294 6.9110