YEARLY HIGH
0.9621 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.9070 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9400 XOF

2026 SDG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SDG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.9621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.9070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0550 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9294 to the December average rate of 0.9477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9621 was down 9.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,810 XOF
2025 Average 4,837 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 4,535 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.04 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9600
0.9187
JanuMarcMayJuly

SDG 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 0.9360, compared to 0.9521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0331 XOF (High: 0.9401 / Low: 0.9070). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 XOF (High: 0.9488 / Low: 0.9469).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.9494) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+0.23%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.9494
2025 Avg (June) 0.9472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9401 0.9070 0.9294
February 0.9266 0.9161 0.9221
March 0.9544 0.9274 0.9438
April 0.9483 0.9244 0.9340
May 0.9403 0.9314 0.9370
June 0.9621 0.9381 0.9494
July 0.9606 0.9489 0.9566
August 0.9488 0.9469 0.9477