2026 EGP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9992 XAF

YEARLY LOW

10.2644 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2273 XAF

2026 EGP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 11.9992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 10.2644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7348 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8369 to the December average rate of 11.2788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.9992 was down 5.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.6729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,996 XAF

2025 Average 59,014 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 51,322 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,674.15 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.9606

10.4762

JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP 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 11.1837, compared to 11.3583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.2920 XAF (High: 11.6855 / Low: 10.3935). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2786 XAF (High: 11.3933 / Low: 11.1147).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2920

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2786

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 11.8369) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.5605), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7237 (-5.76%).

2026 Avg (January) 11.8369

2025 Avg (January) 12.5605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.9992	11.6086	11.8369
February	11.8850	11.5738	11.7594
March	11.6855	10.3935	10.9507
April	10.7942	10.2644	10.5999
May	10.8046	10.4267	10.7244
June	11.6888	10.7491	11.2309
July	11.7568	11.1582	11.4378
August	11.3933	11.1147	11.2788