YEARLY HIGH
15.4156 XAF
YEARLY LOW
14.2463 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0069 XAF

2026 SRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 15.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 14.2463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1694 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6347 to the December average rate of 15.0495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.4156 was down 15.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.2421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,078 XAF
2025 Average 78,223 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 71,231 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,846.75 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

15.3159
14.5727
JanuMarcMayJuly

SRD 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 14.9587, compared to 15.1517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.5300 XAF (High: 14.7763 / Low: 14.2463). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XAF (High: 15.0495 / Low: 15.0495).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5300
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 15.2457) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.0660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1797 (+1.19%).

2026 Avg (June) 15.2457
2025 Avg (June) 15.0660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7763 14.2463 14.6347
February 14.8137 14.5123 14.6725
March 15.3101 14.7876 15.1117
April 15.2482 14.8198 14.9834
May 15.1467 14.9310 15.1041
June 15.4156 15.0704 15.2457
July 15.3518 15.0961 15.2540
August 15.0495 15.0495 15.0495