YEARLY HIGH
573.6159 XOF
YEARLY LOW
37.2856 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.9011 XOF

2026 ERN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ERN 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 37.2856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 536.3303 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 559.0119 to the December average rate of 37.9333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -93.21% (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 ERN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,868,080 XOF
2025 Average 2,906,476 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 186,428 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,681,651.28 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

620.2835
-15.4749
JanuMarcMayJuly

ERN 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 373.8303, compared to 38.1137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 335.7166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 373.8303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.1137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 532.6114 XOF (High: 569.9089 / Low: 37.2975). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0626 XOF (High: 37.9687 / Low: 37.9062).

April Spread (Volatile) ±532.6114
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0626

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 448.9831 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -448.9831

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 37.2975 486.4881
May 37.6144 37.2856 37.5050
June 38.5076 37.5565 38.0013
July 38.4554 37.9869 38.2940
August 37.9687 37.9062 37.9333