2026 BOB to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

83.6242 XAF

YEARLY LOW

48.0273 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

75.9843 XAF

2026 BOB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 83.6242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 48.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5969 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.8324 to the December average rate of 48.0415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 83.6242 was down 9.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 92.6288, 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 418,121 XAF

2025 Average 420,448 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 240,137 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,984.41 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

85.8750

44.6021

JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 81.3770, compared to 59.8061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.5709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.3770

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.8061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 34.7257 XAF (High: 83.1767 / Low: 48.4510). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0420 XAF (High: 48.0693 / Low: 48.0273).

July Spread (Volatile) ±34.7257

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 23.5293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.5293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 82.4356) against the same month in 2025 (average: 82.2620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1736 (+0.21%).

2026 Avg (June) 82.4356

2025 Avg (June) 82.2620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	81.8275	79.0544	80.8324
February	80.7558	79.4983	80.2823
March	83.0169	80.8574	82.0652
April	82.6612	80.2820	81.2198
May	81.6440	80.9229	81.4265
June	83.6242	81.5091	82.4356
July	83.1767	48.4510	71.5708
August	48.0693	48.0273	48.0415