YEARLY HIGH
83.6242 XOF
YEARLY LOW
48.0273 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.9825 XOF

2026 BOB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to XOF 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 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.8324 to the December average rate of 48.0276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.58% (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 XOF
2025 Average 420,448 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 240,137 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,984.41 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

85.8764
44.5867
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 81.3770, compared to 59.7992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.5778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.3770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.7992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 34.7257 XOF (High: 83.1767 / Low: 48.4510). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XOF (High: 48.0278 / Low: 48.0273).

July Spread (Volatile) ±34.7257
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 23.5432 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.5432

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 48.0278 48.0273 48.0276