YEARLY HIGH
52.2152 AFN
YEARLY LOW
48.4104 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.8514 AFN

2026 SGD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SGD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 52.2152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 48.4104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8047 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.1677 to the December average rate of 48.8630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 52.2152 was down 10.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 58.2137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 261,076 AFN
2025 Average 266,779 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 242,052 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,023.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

51.3982
48.6325
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

SGD 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 49.8514, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.8514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.8514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 2.9690 AFN (High: 51.8996 / Low: 48.9306). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9028 AFN (High: 49.8391 / Low: 48.9363).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.9690
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2692 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 51.1677) against the same month in 2025 (average: 53.6869), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5192 (-4.69%).

2026 Avg (January) 51.1677
2025 Avg (January) 53.6869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.2152 50.4801 51.1677
February 51.8996 48.9306 50.5199
March 49.8659 48.7578 49.2507
April 50.8687 48.6468 49.9721
May 49.8391 48.9363 49.3353
June 49.4524 48.4104 48.8630