YEARLY HIGH
9.9078 XOF
YEARLY LOW
8.6764 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4349 XOF

2026 DOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the DOP to XOF 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 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8426 to the December average rate of 9.8289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (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 XOF
2025 Average 47,139 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 43,382 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,156.97 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.9275
8.7439
JanuMarcMayJuly

DOP 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 9.3092, compared to 9.8119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.4672 XOF (High: 9.2123 / Low: 8.7451). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 XOF (High: 9.8300 / Low: 9.8278).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4672
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 9.8278 9.8289