2026 PEN to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

170.1081 XOF

YEARLY LOW

159.4539 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

166.1201 XOF

2026 PEN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 170.1081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 159.4539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6541 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.4976 to the December average rate of 168.3076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 170.1081 was down 1.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 172.3686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 850,540 XOF

2025 Average 814,685 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 797,270 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,270.64 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

169.5541

162.6924

JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN 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 165.2784, compared to 168.6450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.2784

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.6450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6.7404 XOF (High: 166.5447 / Low: 159.8043). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1846 XOF (High: 168.4347 / Low: 168.2501).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.7404

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1846

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 1.6027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 167.3273) against the same month in 2025 (average: 157.8675), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4598 (+5.99%).

2026 Avg (June) 167.3273

2025 Avg (June) 157.8675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	168.2396	163.0030	166.4976
February	166.4046	164.1388	165.2909
March	167.8557	162.0562	164.8670
April	166.5447	159.8043	163.2643
May	165.6281	159.4539	164.4237
June	170.1081	163.8803	167.3273
July	169.7830	168.1710	168.9823
August	168.4347	168.2501	168.3076