2026 XDR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

96.7708 AFN

YEARLY LOW

86.2711 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

91.4481 AFN

2026 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 96.7708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 86.2711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4997 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.2064 to the December average rate of 93.1176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 96.7708 was down 5.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 102.6831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 483,854 AFN

2025 Average 483,465 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 431,355 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,498.59 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

94.7102

88.6649

JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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 91.1738, compared to 92.2709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.1738

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.2709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 6.0786 AFN (High: 96.0398 / Low: 89.9612). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4740 AFN (High: 93.3172 / Low: 92.8432).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.0786

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4740

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 3.3528 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 94.2064) against the same month in 2025 (average: 95.0595), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8530 (-0.90%).

2026 Avg (January) 94.2064

2025 Avg (January) 95.0595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	96.7708	92.7154	94.2064
February	96.0398	89.9612	92.8244
March	91.0705	88.2229	89.4716
April	93.2570	88.6136	91.3615
May	91.2842	89.1609	90.0102
June	90.8442	86.2711	89.1687
July	93.5419	88.6023	91.4243
August	93.3172	92.8432	93.1176