2026 BTN to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.2606 XAF

YEARLY LOW

5.8874 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.0472 XAF

2026 BTN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 6.2606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 5.8874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3732 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1601 to the December average rate of 5.9991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.2606 was down 15.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.4465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,303 XAF

2025 Average 33,389 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 29,437 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,866.07 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.1857

5.8791

JanuMarcMayJuly

BTN 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 6.0552, compared to 5.9991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0552

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3049 XAF (High: 6.2606 / Low: 5.9558). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0358 XAF (High: 5.9232 / Low: 5.8874).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3049

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1126 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 6.1601) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.3504), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1903 (-16.19%).

2026 Avg (January) 6.1601

2025 Avg (January) 7.3504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2606	5.9558	6.1601
February	6.1615	5.9821	6.1143
March	6.2299	5.9589	6.1200
April	6.1320	5.9229	6.0173
May	5.9232	5.8874	5.9047
June	6.1307	5.8996	6.0147
July	6.0901	5.9531	5.9991