YEARLY HIGH
0.1809 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1042 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1199 BOB

2026 AFN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.1809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.1042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0767 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1055 to the December average rate of 0.1794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1809 was up 70.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1063, 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 905 BOB
2025 Average 496 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 521 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 383.55 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1868
0.0982
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to BOB 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 0.1084, compared to 0.1542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0767 BOB (High: 0.1809 / Low: 0.1042). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.1794 / Low: 0.1794).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0767
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.1291) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0295 (+29.64%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.1291
2025 Avg (July) 0.0996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1066 0.1042 0.1055
February 0.1114 0.1046 0.1080
March 0.1109 0.1079 0.1096
April 0.1117 0.1053 0.1083
May 0.1106 0.1088 0.1097
June 0.1106 0.1073 0.1093
July 0.1809 0.1042 0.1291
August 0.1794 0.1794 0.1794