2026 YER to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2806 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.2598 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2694 AFN

2026 YER to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.2806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.2598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2748 to the December average rate of 0.2764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2806 was down 11.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,403 AFN

2025 Average 1,436 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,299 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.09 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2777

0.2627

JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 0.2674, compared to 0.2756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0168 AFN (High: 0.2769 / Low: 0.2600). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.2770 / Low: 0.2754).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.2748) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2875), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0127 (-4.41%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.2748

2025 Avg (July) 0.2875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2774	0.2726	0.2748
February	0.2769	0.2600	0.2685
March	0.2683	0.2619	0.2644
April	0.2745	0.2598	0.2675
May	0.2661	0.2619	0.2639
June	0.2703	0.2619	0.2652
July	0.2806	0.2658	0.2748
August	0.2770	0.2754	0.2764