2026 SAR to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

154.5135 XOF

YEARLY LOW

145.4847 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.5373 XOF

2026 SAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 154.5135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 145.4847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0287 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.0650 to the December average rate of 151.8798, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 154.5135 was down 9.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 170.6765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 772,567 XOF

2025 Average 774,846 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 727,424 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,143.67 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

153.4993

147.3966

JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR 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 149.9047, compared to 152.4353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.9047

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.4353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 5.2810 XOF (High: 150.7657 / Low: 145.4847). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1697 XOF (High: 151.9898 / Low: 151.8200).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.2810

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1697

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 1.5932 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5932

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 151.9626) against the same month in 2025 (average: 151.6159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3467 (+0.23%).

2026 Avg (June) 151.9626

2025 Avg (June) 151.6159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	150.7657	145.4847	149.0650
February	148.5777	146.9248	147.9051
March	152.5716	149.3617	151.1614
April	151.8057	148.0966	149.5682
May	150.7104	149.0946	149.7658
June	154.5135	150.0096	151.9626
July	153.9041	152.3597	152.9907
August	151.9898	151.8200	151.8798