YEARLY HIGH
0.0323 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0299 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0313 BBD

2026 AFN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.0323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0305 to the December average rate of 0.0306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0323 was up 5.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161 BBD
2025 Average 144 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 150 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.72 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0319
0.0304
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to BBD 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 0.0314, compared to 0.0306 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) 0.0314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0020 BBD (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0303). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0320 / Low: 0.0315).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0313) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+15.23%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0313
2025 Avg (February) 0.0271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0308 0.0302 0.0305
February 0.0323 0.0303 0.0313
March 0.0320 0.0313 0.0317
April 0.0323 0.0305 0.0314
May 0.0320 0.0315 0.0318
June 0.0320 0.0310 0.0316
July 0.0316 0.0299 0.0306