2026 CDF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2621 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.2378 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2470 XOF

2026 CDF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.2621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.2378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2474 to the December average rate of 0.2500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2621 was down 1.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,310 XOF

2025 Average 1,076 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,189 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.57 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2508

0.2416

JanuMarcMayJuly

CDF 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 0.2465, compared to 0.2500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0234 XOF (High: 0.2611 / Low: 0.2378). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 XOF (High: 0.2544 / Low: 0.2473).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.2462) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0262 (+11.92%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.2462

2025 Avg (February) 0.2200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2611	0.2378	0.2474
February	0.2621	0.2406	0.2462
March	0.2605	0.2439	0.2496
April	0.2471	0.2394	0.2424
May	0.2486	0.2411	0.2462
June	0.2540	0.2437	0.2474
July	0.2544	0.2473	0.2500