YEARLY HIGH
129.8622 XOF
YEARLY LOW
124.7709 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
126.9544 XOF

2026 RON to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RON to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 129.8622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 124.7709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0913 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.7760 to the December average rate of 124.9902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 129.8622 was down 2.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 133.6084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 649,311 XOF
2025 Average 650,561 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 623,855 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,456.34 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

129.1545
124.6116
JanuMarcMayJuly

RON 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 127.5514, compared to 125.1634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.5514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.1634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.6939 XOF (High: 129.8622 / Low: 128.1684). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XOF (High: 124.9902 / Low: 124.9902).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6939
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.6178 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 128.7523) against the same month in 2025 (average: 131.6806), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9284 (-2.22%).

2026 Avg (March) 128.7523
2025 Avg (March) 131.6806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.0573 128.1810 128.7760
February 128.9071 128.1354 128.7291
March 129.8622 128.1684 128.7523
April 128.9161 128.5634 128.7555
May 126.0189 124.8707 125.1377
June 125.3707 124.7709 125.1578
July 125.6932 125.0502 125.3366
August 124.9902 124.9902 124.9902