2026 ETB to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 3.6942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 3.5035.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1907 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5929 to the December average rate of 3.5651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.6942 was down 27.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.0968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
ETB to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.5823, compared to 3.5686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1210 XAF (High: 3.6245 / Low: 3.5035). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 XAF (High: 3.5720 / Low: 3.5565).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0551 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 3.6403) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.6687), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0284 (-22.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6323 | 3.5161 | 3.5929 |
| February | 3.6076 | 3.5363 | 3.5726 |
| March | 3.6942 | 3.5903 | 3.6403 |
| April | 3.6579 | 3.5483 | 3.5871 |
| May | 3.5629 | 3.5070 | 3.5321 |
| June | 3.6245 | 3.5035 | 3.5691 |
| July | 3.6044 | 3.5445 | 3.5721 |
| August | 3.5720 | 3.5565 | 3.5651 |