YEARLY HIGH
338.7808 XOF
YEARLY LOW
331.5309 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.3762 XOF

2026 BAM to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BAM to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 338.7808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 331.5309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2500 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.1819 to the December average rate of 335.0450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 338.7808 was down 0.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 339.4739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,693,904 XOF
2025 Average 1,676,128 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,657,654 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,249.91 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

336.0492
334.9538
JanuMarcMayJuly

BAM to XOF 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 335.4373, compared to 335.1930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.4373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.1930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.0594 XOF (High: 338.2862 / Low: 332.2268). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9695 XOF (High: 335.7531 / Low: 334.7836).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0594
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9695

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 0.6169 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 335.9579) against the same month in 2025 (average: 334.9185), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0394 (+0.31%).

2026 Avg (June) 335.9579
2025 Avg (June) 334.9185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 336.7583 332.2524 335.1819
February 336.9128 334.2627 335.5219
March 338.2862 332.2268 335.5527
April 337.0997 331.5309 335.3051
May 335.7531 334.7836 335.1044
June 338.7808 335.0349 335.9579
July 335.8088 333.4966 335.3410
August 335.6591 334.2133 335.0450