YEARLY HIGH
21.0690 AFN
YEARLY LOW
18.5291 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5489 AFN

2025 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 21.0690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 18.5291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5398 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5011 to the December average rate of 19.5842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 21.0690 was up 6.56% compared to the 2024 peak of 19.7723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,345 AFN
2024 Average 93,953 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 92,646 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,699.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

19.9613
19.2027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 19.5317, compared to 19.5660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was January, with a trading range of 2.5398 AFN (High: 21.0690 / Low: 18.5291). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3833 AFN (High: 19.6212 / Low: 19.2379).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5398
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.3131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 19.5011) against the same month in 2024 (average: 19.1707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3304 (+1.72%).

2025 Avg (January) 19.5011
2024 Avg (January) 19.1707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0690 18.5291 19.5011
February 20.3036 19.5184 19.8980
March 19.9753 19.2449 19.5849
April 19.6212 19.2379 19.4368
May 19.7476 18.8058 19.2659
June 19.8711 19.0393 19.5035
July 19.8812 19.3163 19.5282
August 20.0136 19.2593 19.5199
September 19.9443 19.2239 19.5678
October 19.9307 19.2074 19.5252
November 20.6002 19.3843 19.6708
December 19.7239 19.2795 19.5842