2026 CNY to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.2392 XOF

YEARLY LOW

78.4491 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

82.6137 XOF

2026 CNY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 85.2392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 78.4491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7902 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.1800 to the December average rate of 84.2696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 85.2392 was down 4.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 89.0710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,130,980 XOF

2025 Average 2,021,475 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,961,226 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,753.90 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

85.2111

79.7227

JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY 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 81.9811, compared to 84.5116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.9811

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.5116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.6790 XOF (High: 81.1281 / Low: 78.4491). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1171 XOF (High: 84.3344 / Low: 84.2172).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6790

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1171

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4841 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 84.7537) against the same month in 2025 (average: 78.2610), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4927 (+8.30%).

2026 Avg (July) 84.7537

2025 Avg (July) 78.2610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	81.1281	78.4491	80.1800
February	81.2249	79.6031	80.2691
March	83.2550	81.3361	82.3047
April	82.8031	81.4834	82.0609
May	83.2196	81.9075	82.9529
June	84.9832	83.2395	84.1191
July	85.2392	84.4141	84.7537
August	84.3344	84.2172	84.2696