2026 PKR to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0781 XOF

YEARLY LOW

1.9508 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0269 XOF

2026 PKR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PKR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 2.0781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.9508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1273 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9973 to the December average rate of 2.0540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.0781 was down 9.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,039,050 XOF

2025 Average 1,032,334 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 975,401 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,649.41 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.0754

1.9766

JanuMarcMayJuly

PKR 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 2.0157, compared to 2.0606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0157

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0689 XOF (High: 2.0197 / Low: 1.9508). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 XOF (High: 2.0553 / Low: 2.0533).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0689

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 2.0672) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0924 (+4.68%).

2026 Avg (July) 2.0672

2025 Avg (July) 1.9748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0197	1.9508	1.9973
February	1.9966	1.9635	1.9848
March	2.0544	1.9985	2.0319
April	2.0471	1.9923	2.0118
May	2.0256	2.0062	2.0200
June	2.0772	2.0228	2.0484
July	2.0781	2.0600	2.0672
August	2.0553	2.0533	2.0540