2026 XCD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.7385 AFN

YEARLY LOW

22.9413 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.7719 AFN

2026 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 24.7385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 22.9413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7972 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.2450 to the December average rate of 24.4214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 24.7385 was down 14.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 29.0624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 123,693 AFN

2025 Average 129,026 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 114,706 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,986.22 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

24.5331

23.1928

JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD 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 23.5981, compared to 24.2932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.5981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.2932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.4801 AFN (High: 24.4214 / Low: 22.9413). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 24.4214 / Low: 24.4214).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4801

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.5630 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 24.1651) against the same month in 2025 (average: 25.6822), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5171 (-5.91%).

2026 Avg (July) 24.1651

2025 Avg (July) 25.6822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.4727	24.0514	24.2450
February	24.4214	22.9413	23.6820
March	23.6813	23.1263	23.3382
April	24.2364	22.9413	23.6042
May	23.4963	23.1263	23.3045
June	23.8663	23.1263	23.4145
July	24.7385	23.4417	24.1651
August	24.4214	24.4214	24.4214