YEARLY HIGH
0.6418 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.6062 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6275 XOF

2026 KPW to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KPW to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.6418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.6062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6211 to the December average rate of 0.6318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6418 was down 9.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,209 XOF
2025 Average 3,229 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,031 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.91 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6404
0.6141
JanuMarcMayJuly

KPW 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 0.6250, compared to 0.6350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0220 XOF (High: 0.6282 / Low: 0.6062). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 XOF (High: 0.6328 / Low: 0.6307).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.6334) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.22%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.6334
2025 Avg (June) 0.6320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6282 0.6062 0.6211
February 0.6193 0.6123 0.6163
March 0.6374 0.6198 0.6303
April 0.6332 0.6173 0.6235
May 0.6269 0.6214 0.6251
June 0.6418 0.6259 0.6334
July 0.6409 0.6331 0.6382
August 0.6328 0.6307 0.6318