YEARLY HIGH
9.5951 AFN
YEARLY LOW
5.4102 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6228 AFN

2026 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 9.5951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 5.4102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1849 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4747 to the December average rate of 5.4963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.5951 was down 15.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.3596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,975 AFN
2025 Average 50,439 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 27,051 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,924.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.8725
5.0984
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 9.2269, compared to 6.8102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 4.0681 AFN (High: 9.5951 / Low: 5.5270). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1428 AFN (High: 9.1878 / Low: 9.0450).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.0681
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1428

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.6279 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 8.1242) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.0439), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9197 (-19.11%).

2026 Avg (July) 8.1242
2025 Avg (July) 10.0439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5931 9.3785 9.4747
February 9.5562 8.9754 9.2634
March 9.2667 9.0134 9.1240
April 9.5003 8.9506 9.2324
May 9.1878 9.0450 9.1159
June 9.3236 9.0404 9.1513
July 9.5951 5.5270 8.1242
August 5.5748 5.4102 5.4963