YEARLY HIGH
43.0743 XOF
YEARLY LOW
36.8372 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.7976 XOF

2026 SCR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to XOF 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 XOF. 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 XOF
2025 Average 203,255 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 184,186 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,185.80 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

42.4330
39.0436
JanuMarcMayJuly

SCR 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 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 XOF (High: 42.3747 / Low: 36.8884). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7668 XOF (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