YEARLY HIGH
113.2700 XOF
YEARLY LOW
101.1527 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.6192 XOF

2026 BRL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BRL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 113.2700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 101.1527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1173 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 104.6042 to the December average rate of 111.9168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 113.2700 was up 2.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 110.3429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,831,751 XOF
2025 Average 2,597,917 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,528,819 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302,932.23 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

112.7394
103.8646
JanuMarcMayJuly

BRL 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 108.8395, compared to 111.9583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.8395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.9583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 4.4819 XOF (High: 105.6347 / Low: 101.1527). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0432 XOF (High: 111.9451 / Low: 111.9019).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.4819
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4885 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 111.9998) against the same month in 2025 (average: 101.4570), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5428 (+10.39%).

2026 Avg (July) 111.9998
2025 Avg (July) 101.4570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.6347 101.1527 104.6042
February 108.3528 105.3328 106.6175
March 109.4411 106.5401 108.1554
April 112.3810 108.9449 111.2745
May 112.0160 111.1867 111.4370
June 112.0660 109.3516 110.9485
July 113.2700 110.1754 111.9998
August 111.9451 111.9019 111.9168