2026 CUP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

573.6159 XOF

YEARLY LOW

21.7198 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

281.7030 XOF

2026 CUP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 573.6159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 21.7198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 551.8961 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 559.0119 to the December average rate of 22.0846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 573.6159 was down 10.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 640.3901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,868,080 XOF

2025 Average 2,906,476 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 108,599 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,759,480.54 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

621.8492

-32.6980

JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 368.2053, compared to 22.1959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 346.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 368.2053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.1959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 548.1822 XOF (High: 569.9089 / Low: 21.7267). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 XOF (High: 22.0909 / Low: 22.0813).

April Spread (Volatile) ±548.1822

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 462.4129 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -462.4129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 567.3036) against the same month in 2025 (average: 607.1848), the exchange rate shifted by -39.8812 (-6.57%).

2026 Avg (March) 567.3036

2025 Avg (March) 607.1848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	565.3693	545.5897	559.0119
February	557.3363	551.0523	554.6718
March	573.6159	557.8162	567.3036
April	569.9089	21.7267	484.2604
May	21.9113	21.7198	21.8476
June	22.4316	21.8776	22.1367
July	22.4012	22.1283	22.3072
August	22.0909	22.0813	22.0846