YEARLY HIGH
0.5419 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5028 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5197 AFN

2026 BDT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BDT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.5419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.5028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0392 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5361 to the December average rate of 0.5111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5419 was down 16.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6460, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,710 AFN
2025 Average 2,862 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,514 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.88 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5386
0.5086
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

BDT 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 0.5197, 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 0.5197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0328 AFN (High: 0.5404 / Low: 0.5075). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 AFN (High: 0.5170 / Low: 0.5088).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.5361) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0648 (-10.79%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.5361
2025 Avg (January) 0.6009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5419 0.5315 0.5361
February 0.5404 0.5075 0.5238
March 0.5220 0.5076 0.5148
April 0.5350 0.5028 0.5193
May 0.5174 0.5091 0.5131
June 0.5170 0.5088 0.5111