YEARLY HIGH
728.6070 XOF
YEARLY LOW
702.6283 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
712.6844 XOF

2026 CHF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CHF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 728.6070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 702.6283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9787 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 707.6715 to the December average rate of 703.9531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 728.6070 was up 2.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 710.9980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,643,035 XOF
2025 Average 3,500,386 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,513,141 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,893.42 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

722.2937
702.2857
JanuMarcMayJuly

CHF 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 714.7472, compared to 706.4960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 714.7472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 706.4960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 18.1369 XOF (High: 728.6070 / Low: 710.4701). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XOF (High: 703.9531 / Low: 703.9531).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.1369
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 8.9005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 720.6264) against the same month in 2025 (average: 686.6427), the exchange rate shifted by +33.9837 (+4.95%).

2026 Avg (March) 720.6264
2025 Avg (March) 686.6427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 716.9740 703.3144 707.6715
February 721.4867 713.6300 717.8567
March 728.6070 710.4701 720.6264
April 715.5159 708.3026 711.7259
May 720.1243 715.8816 718.2106
June 719.3014 708.5252 712.3924
July 715.0164 702.6283 709.0390
August 703.9531 703.9531 703.9531