YEARLY HIGH
258.6975 XAF
YEARLY LOW
245.3114 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
253.8423 XAF

2026 FJD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FJD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 258.6975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 245.3114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3861 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.6082 to the December average rate of 256.8228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 258.6975 was down 6.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 275.2254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,293,488 XAF
2025 Average 1,275,949 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,226,557 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,930.61 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

257.7442
246.6867
JanuMarcMayJuly

FJD 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 252.9155, compared to 256.6226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 252.9155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.6226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.8206 XAF (High: 257.8877 / Low: 251.0672). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XAF (High: 256.8228 / Low: 256.8228).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.8206
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 2.3621 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 256.4225) against the same month in 2025 (average: 249.5326), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8899 (+2.76%).

2026 Avg (July) 256.4225
2025 Avg (July) 249.5326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 251.0040 245.3114 247.6082
February 253.3002 249.1684 251.8497
March 257.8877 251.0672 255.3675
April 255.0698 251.1205 253.0054
May 255.7594 253.1417 254.0881
June 257.1147 253.5332 255.5742
July 258.6975 253.6420 256.4225
August 256.8228 256.8228 256.8228