YEARLY HIGH
573.6159 XOF
YEARLY LOW
195.5098 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
374.2318 XOF

2026 BYN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BYN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 573.6159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 195.5098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 378.1061 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 559.0119 to the December average rate of 196.1064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -64.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 573.6159 was down 10.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 640.3901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,868,080 XOF
2025 Average 2,906,476 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 977,549 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,890,530.66 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

604.4234
158.9867
JanuMarcMayJuly

BYN 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 433.0985, compared to 197.6319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 235.4667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 433.0985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 197.6319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 371.3224 XOF (High: 569.9089 / Low: 198.5865). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1733 XOF (High: 196.2213 / Low: 196.0480).

April Spread (Volatile) ±371.3224
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1733

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 305.3701 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -305.3701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 567.3036) against the same month in 2025 (average: 607.1848), the exchange rate shifted by -39.8812 (-6.57%).

2026 Avg (March) 567.3036
2025 Avg (March) 607.1848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 565.3693 545.5897 559.0119
February 557.3363 551.0523 554.6718
March 573.6159 557.8162 567.3036
April 569.9089 198.5865 509.5702
May 205.6105 198.1503 204.2001
June 206.6261 197.9391 203.8334
July 201.2252 195.5098 199.1573
August 196.2213 196.0480 196.1064