YEARLY HIGH
0.0960 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.0815 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0899 XOF

2026 PYG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PYG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 0.0960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0836 to the December average rate of 0.0956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0960 was up 12.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 480 XOF
2025 Average 385 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 408 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.29 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0969
0.0824
JanuMarcMayJuly

PYG 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 0.0882, compared to 0.0952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0043 XOF (High: 0.0863 / Low: 0.0820). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XOF (High: 0.0956 / Low: 0.0956).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.0948) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+30.41%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.0948
2025 Avg (July) 0.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0853 0.0815 0.0836
February 0.0863 0.0820 0.0847
March 0.0889 0.0862 0.0874
April 0.0896 0.0865 0.0877
May 0.0935 0.0898 0.0924
June 0.0946 0.0920 0.0933
July 0.0960 0.0942 0.0948
August 0.0956 0.0956 0.0956