2026 BWP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.0618 AFN

YEARLY LOW

4.5582 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7537 AFN

2026 BWP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 5.0618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 4.5582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5035 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9060 to the December average rate of 4.7836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.0618 was down 10.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.6395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,309 AFN

2025 Average 25,625 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 22,791 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,517.65 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.9319

4.6213

JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP 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 4.7487, compared to 4.7836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3329 AFN (High: 5.0618 / Low: 4.7289). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0909 AFN (High: 4.7331 / Low: 4.6423).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3329

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0909

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 0.2018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.9060) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.2423), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3363 (-6.42%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.9060

2025 Avg (January) 5.2423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.0618	4.7289	4.9060
February	5.0144	4.7081	4.8490
March	4.7564	4.5582	4.6472
April	4.8116	4.5690	4.7213
May	4.7331	4.6423	4.6868
June	4.7547	4.6113	4.6818
July	4.8794	4.6742	4.7836