2026 KZT to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2317 XAF

YEARLY LOW

1.0843 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1680 XAF

2026 KZT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KZT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 1.2317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.0843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1474 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1014 to the December average rate of 1.2070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2317 was down 2.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,159 XAF

2025 Average 5,583 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 5,422 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 736.90 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2283

1.0899

JanuMarcMayJuly

KZT 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 1.1534, compared to 1.2119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1534

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0684 XAF (High: 1.1901 / Low: 1.1218). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 XAF (High: 1.2133 / Low: 1.2028).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0684

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.2167) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1561 (+14.72%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.2167

2025 Avg (July) 1.0606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1093	1.0843	1.1014
February	1.1381	1.0923	1.1190
March	1.1901	1.1218	1.1647
April	1.2224	1.1705	1.1955
May	1.2072	1.1541	1.1705
June	1.1890	1.1494	1.1694
July	1.2317	1.2000	1.2167
August	1.2133	1.2028	1.2070