YEARLY HIGH
33.6934 XOF
YEARLY LOW
32.2031 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.7076 XOF

2026 MDL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MDL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 33.6934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 32.2031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4904 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.1239 to the December average rate of 32.5859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 33.6934 was down 3.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 34.7976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168,467 XOF
2025 Average 167,881 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 161,015 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,451.81 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

33.1854
32.4467
JanuMarcMayJuly

MDL 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 32.7291, compared to 32.6429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.7291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.2174 XOF (High: 33.6934 / Low: 32.4760). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XOF (High: 32.5859 / Low: 32.5859).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2174
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 33.1239) against the same month in 2025 (average: 34.1626), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0387 (-3.04%).

2026 Avg (January) 33.1239
2025 Avg (January) 34.1626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.6934 32.4760 33.1239
February 33.0990 32.3680 32.7193
March 33.1229 32.2031 32.7056
April 32.7879 32.2491 32.5083
May 32.7178 32.5680 32.6172
June 33.0343 32.4603 32.7007
July 32.9214 32.4877 32.7000
August 32.5859 32.5859 32.5859