2026 QAR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

158.6146 XAF

YEARLY LOW

149.9303 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.9995 XAF

2026 QAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 158.6146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 149.9303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6843 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.5321 to the December average rate of 156.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 158.6146 was down 9.61% compared to the 2025 peak of 175.4825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 793,073 XAF

2025 Average 797,837 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 749,652 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,421.35 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

158.0620

151.8332

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to XAF 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 154.3940, compared to 156.8160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.3940

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.8160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 5.3376 XAF (High: 155.2679 / Low: 149.9303). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2010 XAF (High: 156.2104 / Low: 156.0094).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.3376

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2010

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 1.8110 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 156.3568) against the same month in 2025 (average: 156.1234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2334 (+0.15%).

2026 Avg (June) 156.3568

2025 Avg (June) 156.1234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.2679	149.9303	153.5321
February	153.0916	151.3215	152.3522
March	157.5784	153.4530	155.7342
April	156.6536	152.3892	153.9231
May	154.8759	153.5020	154.4657
June	158.6146	154.6695	156.3568
July	158.3919	156.3590	157.5429
August	156.2104	156.0094	156.0891