2026 UAH to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5614 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.3911 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4595 AFN

2026 UAH to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UAH to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 1.3911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1703 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5242 to the December average rate of 1.4718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5614 was down 16.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,807 AFN

2025 Average 8,366 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 6,956 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 851.33 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5352

1.4031

JanuMarcMayJuly

UAH 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 1.4572, compared to 1.4665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0988 AFN (High: 1.5309 / Low: 1.4320). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0294 AFN (High: 1.4832 / Low: 1.4538).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0988

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0294

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5242) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7354), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2112 (-12.17%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5242

2025 Avg (January) 1.7354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5614	1.5049	1.5242
February	1.5309	1.4320	1.4839
March	1.4610	1.4066	1.4393
April	1.4989	1.4024	1.4574
May	1.4448	1.4108	1.4241
June	1.4355	1.3911	1.4141
July	1.4935	1.4134	1.4612
August	1.4832	1.4538	1.4718