2026 XAU to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 XAU to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the XAU to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 293018.3056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 62.0000.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 292956.3056 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5234 to the December average rate of 270050.3180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 412043.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 293018.3056 was up 372969.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 78.5425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAU based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
XAU to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 98964.3978, compared to 268140.6234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 169176.2256 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 290580.1511 AFN (High: 290643.1511 / Low: 63.0000). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1387 AFN (High: 66.1387 / Low: 65.0000).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 17157.4124 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 284669.5753) against the same month in 2025 (average: 70.6288), the exchange rate shifted by +284598.9465 (+402949.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66.1387 | 65.0000 | 65.5234 |
| February | 66.0000 | 62.0000 | 64.0018 |
| March | 64.0000 | 62.5000 | 63.0726 |
| April | 290643.1511 | 63.0000 | 41412.0507 |
| May | 293018.3056 | 278243.9843 | 284669.5753 |
| June | 284527.1340 | 256201.2530 | 267512.1629 |
| July | 274148.5729 | 255078.1099 | 266230.9287 |
| August | 280608.1253 | 265079.0704 | 270050.3180 |