YEARLY HIGH
0.1169 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1082 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1125 AFN

2026 SOS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SOS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.1169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.1082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1148 to the December average rate of 0.1156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1169 was down 14.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 585 AFN
2025 Average 610 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 541 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.43 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1161
0.1097
JanuMarcMayJuly

SOS 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 0.1117, compared to 0.1149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0070 AFN (High: 0.1157 / Low: 0.1087). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AFN (High: 0.1158 / Low: 0.1150).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.1143) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-5.88%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.1143
2025 Avg (July) 0.1215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1162 0.1129 0.1148
February 0.1157 0.1087 0.1122
March 0.1120 0.1092 0.1105
April 0.1149 0.1082 0.1116
May 0.1112 0.1094 0.1103
June 0.1127 0.1093 0.1107
July 0.1169 0.1109 0.1143
August 0.1158 0.1150 0.1156