YEARLY HIGH
1.5313 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.3626 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4608 BTN

2026 AFN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 1.5313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.3626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1687 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3852 to the December average rate of 1.5165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5313 was up 10.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3841, 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 7,656 BTN
2025 Average 6,257 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 6,813 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 843.34 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5296
1.3721
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

AFN to BTN 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 1.4608, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1031 BTN (High: 1.5220 / Low: 1.4189). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 BTN (High: 1.5282 / Low: 1.4969).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1031
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1.5128) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3060 (+25.35%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.5128
2025 Avg (May) 1.2069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4237 1.3626 1.3852
February 1.4612 1.3705 1.4180
March 1.4963 1.4387 1.4699
April 1.5220 1.4189 1.4624
May 1.5313 1.4942 1.5128
June 1.5282 1.4969 1.5165