2026 SCR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.0743 XAF

YEARLY LOW

36.8372 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.7976 XAF

2026 SCR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 43.0743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 36.8372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2372 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.7661 to the December average rate of 41.9628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 43.0743 was down 4.64% compared to the 2025 peak of 45.1699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 215,372 XAF

2025 Average 203,255 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 184,186 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,185.80 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

42.4330

39.0436

JanuMarcMayJuly

SCR 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 40.3780, compared to 42.0566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.3780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.0566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 5.4862 XAF (High: 42.3747 / Low: 36.8884). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7668 XAF (High: 41.4640 / Low: 40.6972).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.4862

May Spread (Stable) ±0.7668

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 0.7810 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 42.1505) against the same month in 2025 (average: 39.4150), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7356 (+6.94%).

2026 Avg (July) 42.1505

2025 Avg (July) 39.4150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.2511	36.9887	39.7661
February	42.3747	36.8884	40.1733
March	42.2226	37.4793	40.1071
April	41.0666	36.8372	39.3261
May	41.4640	40.6972	41.2053
June	43.0122	40.3272	41.6901
July	43.0743	39.4817	42.1505
August	42.3216	41.3495	41.9628