YEARLY HIGH
693.4089 XAF
YEARLY LOW
545.5897 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
623.7754 XAF

2026 KYD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KYD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 693.4089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 545.5897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 147.8192 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 559.0119 to the December average rate of 683.7170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 693.4089 was up 8.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 640.3901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,467,045 XAF
2025 Average 2,906,476 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,727,948 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 739,096.22 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

702.7845
541.2070
JanuMarcMayJuly

KYD to XAF 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 602.8611, compared to 686.5184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 83.6573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 602.8611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 686.5184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 118.1804 XAF (High: 673.7584 / Low: 555.5780). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8619 XAF (High: 684.3649 / Low: 682.5029).

April Spread (Volatile) ±118.1804
August Spread (Stable) ±1.8619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.6027 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 683.9371) against the same month in 2025 (average: 568.7746), the exchange rate shifted by +115.1626 (+20.25%).

2026 Avg (June) 683.9371
2025 Avg (June) 568.7746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 565.3693 545.5897 559.0119
February 557.3363 551.0523 554.6718
March 573.6159 557.8162 567.3036
April 673.7584 555.5780 577.0930
May 676.9723 670.9728 675.1488
June 693.4089 675.9135 683.9371
July 691.7178 686.5145 689.3197
August 684.3649 682.5029 683.7170