YEARLY HIGH
3.6307 XOF
YEARLY LOW
3.4971 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5596 XOF

2026 JPY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 3.6307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 3.4971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1336 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5667 to the December average rate of 3.6176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.6307 was down 13.66% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.2051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,815,347 XOF
2025 Average 1,943,191 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,748,563 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,783.62 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.6271
3.5140
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY 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 3.5540, compared to 3.5764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0923 XOF (High: 3.6190 / Low: 3.5267). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 XOF (High: 3.6307 / Low: 3.6106).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0923
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 3.6176) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.8183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2006 (-5.25%).

2026 Avg (August) 3.6176
2025 Avg (August) 3.8183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5867 3.5208 3.5667
February 3.6190 3.5267 3.5768
March 3.5949 3.5446 3.5726
April 3.5669 3.4971 3.5234
May 3.5644 3.5303 3.5393
June 3.5720 3.5272 3.5452
July 3.5576 3.5033 3.5352
August 3.6307 3.6106 3.6176