2026 BAM to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.3223 AFN

YEARLY LOW

36.7050 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.1463 AFN

2026 BAM to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 40.3223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 36.7050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6174 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2907 to the December average rate of 38.8013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 40.3223 was down 5.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 42.6573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201,612 AFN

2025 Average 201,217 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 183,525 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,086.85 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

39.4902

37.0964

JanuMarcMayJuly

BAM 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 38.0405, compared to 38.4638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.0405

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.4638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 2.4663 AFN (High: 39.9963 / Low: 37.5300). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2215 AFN (High: 38.9156 / Low: 38.6941).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4663

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 39.2907) against the same month in 2025 (average: 38.6981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5926 (+1.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 39.2907

2025 Avg (January) 38.6981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.3223	38.6733	39.2907
February	39.9963	37.5300	38.7162
March	37.7707	36.7992	37.3074
April	38.9002	36.9298	38.1166
May	38.0309	37.1967	37.5163
June	37.8753	36.7050	37.2959
July	39.0314	36.9400	38.1263
August	38.9156	38.6941	38.8013