2026 CAD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

418.4585 XOF

YEARLY LOW

401.3424 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

407.3319 XOF

2026 CAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 418.4585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 401.3424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1161 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.4786 to the December average rate of 405.3223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 418.4585 was down 5.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 444.8971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,092,293 XOF

2025 Average 2,078,815 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,006,712 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,580.66 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

414.0903

404.5252

JanuMarcMayJuly

CAD 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 407.7463, compared to 406.0887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 407.7463

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 406.0887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 10.8299 XOF (High: 418.4585 / Low: 407.6286). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3289 XOF (High: 405.5149 / Low: 405.1860).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.8299

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.0431 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 413.2932) against the same month in 2025 (average: 422.5575), the exchange rate shifted by -9.2643 (-2.19%).

2026 Avg (March) 413.2932

2025 Avg (March) 422.5575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	407.6425	401.3424	405.4786
February	407.1269	405.5312	406.2963
March	418.4585	407.6286	413.2932
April	410.7238	403.8472	407.2501
May	411.3143	407.4586	408.3202
June	408.6185	403.6082	405.8395
July	409.2378	403.7601	406.8551
August	405.5149	405.1860	405.3223