YEARLY HIGH
0.1113 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1031 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1069 AFN

2026 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.1113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1089 to the December average rate of 0.1098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1113 was down 14.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 557 AFN
2025 Average 580 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 515 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.30 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1102
0.1044
JanuMarcMayJuly

SDG 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 0.1061, compared to 0.1093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0067 AFN (High: 0.1097 / Low: 0.1031). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AFN (High: 0.1100 / Low: 0.1094).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.1088) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-5.91%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.1088
2025 Avg (July) 0.1156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1100 0.1081 0.1089
February 0.1097 0.1031 0.1064
March 0.1065 0.1039 0.1049
April 0.1090 0.1032 0.1062
May 0.1057 0.1042 0.1049
June 0.1074 0.1041 0.1054
July 0.1113 0.1055 0.1088
August 0.1100 0.1094 0.1098