YEARLY HIGH
15.4948 AFN
YEARLY LOW
13.6864 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4455 AFN

2026 RON to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RON to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 15.4948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 13.6864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8083 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0955 to the December average rate of 14.5084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.4948 was down 6.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 16.6103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,474 AFN
2025 Average 78,096 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 68,432 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,041.74 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

15.2156
13.7742
JanuMarcMayJuly

RON 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 14.4676, compared to 14.3792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.9755 AFN (High: 15.3224 / Low: 14.3469). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 14.5084 / Low: 14.5084).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9755
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6266 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 15.0955) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.2071), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1116 (-0.73%).

2026 Avg (January) 15.0955
2025 Avg (January) 15.2071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.4948 14.8590 15.0955
February 15.3224 14.3469 14.8542
March 14.5299 14.1173 14.3150
April 14.9112 14.2752 14.6366
May 14.3079 13.8543 14.0100
June 14.1622 13.6864 13.8943
July 14.5645 13.8128 14.2500
August 14.5084 14.5084 14.5084