YEARLY HIGH
4.3477 XAF
YEARLY LOW
4.2054 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2773 XAF

2026 DZD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the DZD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 4.3477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 4.2054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1423 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3064 to the December average rate of 4.2825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.3477 was down 7.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.7122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,738 XAF
2025 Average 22,069 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 21,027 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 711.32 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.3210
4.2276
JanuMarcMayJuly

DZD 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 4.2705, compared to 4.2978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1249 XAF (High: 4.3477 / Low: 4.2228). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 XAF (High: 4.2860 / Low: 4.2791).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1249
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0617 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.3064) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.6749), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3685 (-7.88%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.3064
2025 Avg (January) 4.6749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3477 4.2228 4.3064
February 4.2893 4.2536 4.2735
March 4.3472 4.2538 4.2971
April 4.2834 4.2054 4.2354
May 4.2463 4.2227 4.2372
June 4.3250 4.2340 4.2732
July 4.3239 4.2933 4.3132
August 4.2860 4.2791 4.2825