2026 PHP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1246 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.0114 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0619 AFN

2026 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.1246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 1.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1132 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1079 to the December average rate of 1.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1246 was down 16.33% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 281,142 AFN

2025 Average 303,401 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 252,838 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,304.37 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1167

1.0106

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

PHP 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 1.0619, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0677 AFN (High: 1.0876 / Low: 1.0199). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 AFN (High: 1.0363 / Low: 1.0171).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.1079) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2503), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1424 (-11.39%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.1079

2025 Avg (January) 1.2503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1246	1.0924	1.1079
February	1.1207	1.0682	1.1001
March	1.0827	1.0375	1.0591
April	1.0876	1.0199	1.0601
May	1.0363	1.0171	1.0247
June	1.0443	1.0114	1.0195