2026 AFN to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.1412 XAF

YEARLY LOW

8.3047 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.7961 XAF

2026 AFN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 9.1412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 8.3047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8365 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5317 to the December average rate of 8.6350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.1412 was down 0.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.1780, 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 45,706 XAF

2025 Average 41,685 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 41,523 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,182.59 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.0561

8.4841

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to XAF 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 8.8227, compared to 8.7163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5609 XAF (High: 8.9739 / Low: 8.4130). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0596 XAF (High: 8.6747 / Low: 8.6150).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5609

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0596

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 9.0084) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.0957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9127 (+11.27%).

2026 Avg (June) 9.0084

2025 Avg (June) 8.0957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.6819	8.3047	8.5317
February	8.9739	8.4130	8.6700
March	9.1094	8.8556	8.9947
April	9.0301	8.6321	8.7987
May	9.0264	8.8076	8.9327
June	9.1412	8.8457	9.0084
July	9.0716	8.5974	8.7976
August	8.6747	8.6150	8.6350