2026 DOP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.9078 XAF

YEARLY LOW

8.6764 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.4350 XAF

2026 DOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the DOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 9.9078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 8.6764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2314 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8426 to the December average rate of 9.8300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.9078 was down 5.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.4635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,539 XAF

2025 Average 47,139 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 43,382 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,156.97 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.9288

8.7438

JanuMarcMayJuly

DOP 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 9.3092, compared to 9.8124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3092

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.4672 XAF (High: 9.2123 / Low: 8.7451). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XAF (High: 9.8300 / Low: 9.8300).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4672

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1084 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 9.7949) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.3125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4823 (+5.18%).

2026 Avg (July) 9.7949

2025 Avg (July) 9.3125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.9196	8.6764	8.8426
February	9.2123	8.7451	8.9412
March	9.6081	9.2565	9.4401
April	9.4595	9.2381	9.3317
May	9.6406	9.4156	9.5655
June	9.8520	9.6154	9.7341
July	9.9078	9.6731	9.7949
August	9.8300	9.8300	9.8300