YEARLY HIGH
4.6195 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.4473 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5563 XOF

2026 ISK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 4.6195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 4.4473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1722 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4820 to the December average rate of 4.6068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.6195 was down 0.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.6390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,097 XOF
2025 Average 22,670 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 22,236 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 860.94 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.6192
4.4695
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK 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 4.5444, compared to 4.5922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0978 XOF (High: 4.5999 / Low: 4.5021). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 XOF (High: 4.6195 / Low: 4.6000).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

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 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 4.6068) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.5826), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0242 (+0.53%).

2026 Avg (August) 4.6068
2025 Avg (August) 4.5826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5300 4.4473 4.4820
February 4.5769 4.5070 4.5315
March 4.5999 4.5021 4.5546
April 4.5959 4.5409 4.5640
May 4.5811 4.5589 4.5745
June 4.5745 4.5425 4.5595
July 4.6138 4.5532 4.5777
August 4.6195 4.6000 4.6068