2026 SAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.8028 AFN

YEARLY LOW

16.5299 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.1255 AFN

2026 SAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 17.8028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 16.5299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2729 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4723 to the December average rate of 17.6270, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.8028 was down 14.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.9404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,014 AFN

2025 Average 92,954 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 82,649 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,364.62 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.7130

16.6804

JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR 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 16.9971, compared to 17.5106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9971

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.0690 AFN (High: 17.6000 / Low: 16.5309). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 AFN (High: 17.6347 / Low: 17.6227).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0690

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 0.4061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 17.3943) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.5043), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1101 (-6.00%).

2026 Avg (July) 17.3943

2025 Avg (July) 18.5043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.6346	17.3283	17.4723
February	17.6000	16.5309	17.0663
March	17.0527	16.6476	16.8061
April	17.4471	16.5299	17.0016
May	16.9334	16.6955	16.7665
June	17.1618	16.6230	16.8697
July	17.8028	16.8448	17.3943
August	17.6347	17.6227	17.6270