2026 PKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2369 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.2218 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2284 AFN

2026 PKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.2369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.2218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2341 to the December average rate of 0.2278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2369 was down 15.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 118,463 AFN

2025 Average 123,830 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 110,921 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,542.19 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2349

0.2251

JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR 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 0.2285, compared to 0.2278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2285

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0143 AFN (High: 0.2361 / Low: 0.2218). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AFN (High: 0.2283 / Low: 0.2274).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2341) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2623), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0282 (-10.74%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2341

2025 Avg (January) 0.2623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2369	0.2320	0.2341
February	0.2361	0.2218	0.2290
March	0.2293	0.2229	0.2259
April	0.2353	0.2219	0.2287
May	0.2278	0.2244	0.2261
June	0.2317	0.2244	0.2274
July	0.2283	0.2274	0.2278