YEARLY HIGH
66.8571 AFN
YEARLY LOW
62.0000 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.9954 AFN

2026 BMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 66.8571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 62.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8571 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5234 to the December average rate of 65.3177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 66.8571 was down 14.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 78.5425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 334,286 AFN
2025 Average 348,675 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 310,000 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,285.72 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

65.7776
62.7273
JanuMarcMayJuly

BMD 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 63.7750, compared to 65.3177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.3177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 4.0000 AFN (High: 66.0000 / Low: 62.0000). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0000 AFN (High: 63.5000 / Low: 62.5000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.0000
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 65.3177) against the same month in 2025 (average: 69.4074), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0897 (-5.89%).

2026 Avg (July) 65.3177
2025 Avg (July) 69.4074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.1387 65.0000 65.5234
February 66.0000 62.0000 64.0018
March 64.0000 62.5000 63.0726
April 65.5000 62.0000 63.7917
May 63.5000 62.5000 62.9815
June 64.5000 62.5000 63.2789
July 66.8571 63.3523 65.3177