2026 AFN to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9891 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.8453 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9244 BDT

2026 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1.9891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.8453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1438 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8655 to the December average rate of 1.9361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9891 was up 6.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,945 BDT

2025 Average 8,747 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 9,226 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 718.96 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9575

1.8572

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to BDT 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 1.9224, compared to 1.9361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9224

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1199 BDT (High: 1.9891 / Low: 1.8691). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 BDT (High: 1.9457 / Low: 1.9219).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1199

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1.9260) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6893), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2366 (+14.01%).

2026 Avg (April) 1.9260

2025 Avg (April) 1.6893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8815	1.8453	1.8655
February	1.9703	1.8505	1.9097
March	1.9702	1.9157	1.9425
April	1.9891	1.8691	1.9260
May	1.9641	1.9327	1.9492
June	1.9654	1.9076	1.9417
July	1.9457	1.9219	1.9361