YEARLY HIGH
201.0457 XOF
YEARLY LOW
175.1576 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.4101 XOF

2026 ILS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 201.0457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 175.1576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.8881 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.7822 to the December average rate of 185.6360, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 201.0457 was up 12.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 179.1014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,005,229 XOF
2025 Average 842,834 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 875,788 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,440.48 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

200.5707
175.7105
JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 186.0051, compared to 187.6250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.6250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 10.9489 XOF (High: 189.5056 / Low: 178.5568). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 XOF (High: 185.6370 / Low: 185.6351).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.9489
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.5365 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 193.9625) against the same month in 2025 (average: 163.3374), the exchange rate shifted by +30.6251 (+18.75%).

2026 Avg (June) 193.9625
2025 Avg (June) 163.3374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 179.7600 175.1576 177.7822
February 180.3705 177.0185 178.7626
March 184.5649 177.8915 182.0474
April 189.5056 178.5568 184.9771
May 200.7461 189.9905 198.4990
June 201.0457 191.6397 193.9625
July 193.0701 185.9066 189.6140
August 185.6370 185.6351 185.6360