2026 PEN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.7602 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.7379 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.8881 AFN

2026 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 19.7602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 17.7379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0224 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5160 to the December average rate of 19.4317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.7602 was down 6.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 21.0690, 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 98,801 AFN

2025 Average 97,730 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 88,689 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,111.89 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.6346

18.2115

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 18.7434, compared to 19.3222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.4020 AFN (High: 19.1398 / Low: 17.7379). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2880 AFN (High: 19.5333 / Low: 19.2453).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.4020

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2880

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 0.7419 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 19.5160) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.5011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+0.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 19.5160

2025 Avg (January) 19.5011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.7602	19.2917	19.5160
February	19.6435	18.5431	19.0719
March	18.7277	17.9940	18.3301
April	19.1398	17.7379	18.5606
May	18.5767	18.1041	18.4064
June	18.9953	18.1298	18.5756
July	19.6857	18.5459	19.2128
August	19.5333	19.2453	19.4317