YEARLY HIGH
4.6980 XAF
YEARLY LOW
4.4704 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6015 XAF

2026 BDT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BDT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 4.6980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 4.4704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2276 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5733 to the December average rate of 4.6185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.6980 was down 11.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.3028, 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 23,490 XAF
2025 Average 23,861 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 22,352 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,138.25 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.6707
4.5280
JanuMarcMayJuly

BDT to XAF 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 4.5891, compared to 4.6386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1524 XAF (High: 4.6228 / Low: 4.4704). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XAF (High: 4.6185 / Low: 4.6184).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1524
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0621 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 4.6395) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.6525), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0131 (-0.28%).

2026 Avg (June) 4.6395
2025 Avg (June) 4.6525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6228 4.4704 4.5733
February 4.5662 4.4954 4.5399
March 4.6787 4.5722 4.6306
April 4.6550 4.5179 4.5686
May 4.5956 4.5572 4.5828
June 4.6980 4.5890 4.6395
July 4.6759 4.6329 4.6588
August 4.6185 4.6184 4.6185