2026 PKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2405 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.2218 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2306 AFN

2026 PKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.2405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.2218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2341 to the December average rate of 0.2384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2405 was down 14.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 120,236 AFN

2025 Average 123,830 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 110,921 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,315.43 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2396

0.2247

JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR 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 0.2285, compared to 0.2367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2285

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0143 AFN (High: 0.2361 / Low: 0.2218). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.2385 / Low: 0.2383).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.2350) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2442), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0092 (-3.75%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.2350

2025 Avg (July) 0.2442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2369	0.2320	0.2341
February	0.2361	0.2218	0.2290
March	0.2293	0.2229	0.2259
April	0.2353	0.2219	0.2287
May	0.2278	0.2244	0.2261
June	0.2317	0.2244	0.2274
July	0.2405	0.2278	0.2350
August	0.2385	0.2383	0.2384