2026 CRC to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2699 XAF

YEARLY LOW

1.0995 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2142 XAF

2026 CRC to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CRC to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 1.2699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.0995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1704 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1297 to the December average rate of 1.2560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2699 was down 0.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,349 XAF

2025 Average 5,769 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 5,498 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 851.77 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2766

1.1163

JanuMarcMayJuly

CRC to XAF 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 1.1991, compared to 1.2596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0675 XAF (High: 1.1769 / Low: 1.1094). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 XAF (High: 1.2568 / Low: 1.2557).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0675

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.2504) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1269 (+11.29%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.2504

2025 Avg (June) 1.1235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1567	1.0995	1.1297
February	1.1769	1.1094	1.1415
March	1.2332	1.1841	1.2103
April	1.2346	1.2076	1.2206
May	1.2461	1.2299	1.2421
June	1.2699	1.2300	1.2504
July	1.2693	1.2578	1.2632
August	1.2568	1.2557	1.2560