2026 GNF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0660 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.0623 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0644 XAF

2026 GNF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GNF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 0.0660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0639 to the December average rate of 0.0650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0660 was down 11.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 330 XAF

2025 Average 335 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 312 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.20 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0657

0.0630

JanuMarcMayJuly

GNF 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 0.0642, compared to 0.0652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0642

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 XAF (High: 0.0646 / Low: 0.0623). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XAF (High: 0.0650 / Low: 0.0650).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.0650) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0657), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.01%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.0650

2025 Avg (June) 0.0657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0646	0.0623	0.0639
February	0.0636	0.0627	0.0633
March	0.0654	0.0637	0.0647
April	0.0650	0.0633	0.0639
May	0.0643	0.0637	0.0641
June	0.0660	0.0642	0.0650
July	0.0658	0.0652	0.0655
August	0.0650	0.0650	0.0650