YEARLY HIGH
3.9129 XOF
YEARLY LOW
3.6761 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7730 XOF

2026 NPR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 3.9129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 3.6761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2368 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8499 to the December average rate of 3.7391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.9129 was down 15.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.6541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,565 XOF
2025 Average 20,871 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 18,380 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,184.09 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.8670
3.6627
JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR 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 3.7826, compared to 3.7442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1906 XOF (High: 3.9129 / Low: 3.7223). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XOF (High: 3.7395 / Low: 3.7389).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1906
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0811 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.8499) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.5940), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7440 (-16.20%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.8499
2025 Avg (January) 4.5940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9129 3.7223 3.8499
February 3.8509 3.7388 3.8214
March 3.8937 3.7243 3.8246
April 3.8326 3.7018 3.7608
May 3.6843 3.6761 3.6797
June 3.8317 3.6856 3.7590
July 3.8064 3.7207 3.7494
August 3.7395 3.7389 3.7391