2026 PLN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.7796 AFN

YEARLY LOW

16.7340 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.5234 AFN

2026 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 18.7796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 16.7340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0456 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2555 to the December average rate of 17.6686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.7796 was down 4.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.6314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 375,591 AFN

2025 Average 371,378 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 334,679 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,911.82 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.3745

16.9464

JanuMarcMayJuly

PLN 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 17.5417, compared to 17.4684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5417

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.1945 AFN (High: 18.5291 / Low: 17.3347). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 AFN (High: 17.6718 / Low: 17.6661).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1945

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.8797 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 18.2555) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.8135), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4420 (+2.48%).

2026 Avg (January) 18.2555

2025 Avg (January) 17.8135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.7796	17.9384	18.2555
February	18.5291	17.3347	17.9452
March	17.3901	16.8093	17.0654
April	17.9448	17.0395	17.5374
May	17.5358	17.1631	17.3424
June	17.4684	16.7340	17.1045
July	17.6238	16.8318	17.2682
August	17.6718	17.6661	17.6686