YEARLY HIGH
1.3453 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.3145 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3311 XOF

2026 KMF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KMF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 1.3453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 1.3145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3301 to the December average rate of 1.3312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3453 was down 1.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,727 XOF
2025 Average 6,651 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 6,573 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3328
1.3298
JanuMarcMayJuly

KMF 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 1.3310, compared to 1.3311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0232 XOF (High: 1.3377 / Low: 1.3145). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 XOF (High: 1.3314 / Low: 1.3300).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.3326) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.19%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.3326
2025 Avg (June) 1.3301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3336 1.3203 1.3301
February 1.3343 1.3237 1.3301
March 1.3451 1.3227 1.3317
April 1.3377 1.3145 1.3309
May 1.3314 1.3300 1.3309
June 1.3453 1.3261 1.3326
July 1.3368 1.3205 1.3310
August 1.3322 1.3300 1.3312