YEARLY HIGH
0.7339 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.6531 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6854 AFN

2026 BTN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.6531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0808 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7220 to the December average rate of 0.6595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7339 was down 19.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,669 AFN
2025 Average 4,006 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,265 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404.19 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7283
0.6532
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

BTN 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 0.6854, 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 0.6854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0477 AFN (High: 0.7048 / Low: 0.6570). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 AFN (High: 0.6680 / Low: 0.6544).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.7220) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8476), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1256 (-14.82%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.7220
2025 Avg (January) 0.8476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7339 0.7024 0.7220
February 0.7297 0.6843 0.7055
March 0.6951 0.6683 0.6804
April 0.7048 0.6570 0.6840
May 0.6693 0.6531 0.6611
June 0.6680 0.6544 0.6595