YEARLY HIGH
0.0444 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0420 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0434 XAF

2026 SYP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SYP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.0444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0430 to the December average rate of 0.0437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0444 was down 9.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 222 XAF
2025 Average 224 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 210 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.32 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0443
0.0425
JanuMarcMayJuly

SYP 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 0.0433, compared to 0.0440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 XAF (High: 0.0435 / Low: 0.0420). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XAF (High: 0.0438 / Low: 0.0437).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.0438) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.22%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.0438
2025 Avg (June) 0.0437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0435 0.0420 0.0430
February 0.0429 0.0424 0.0427
March 0.0441 0.0429 0.0436
April 0.0438 0.0427 0.0432
May 0.0434 0.0430 0.0433
June 0.0444 0.0433 0.0438
July 0.0444 0.0438 0.0442
August 0.0438 0.0437 0.0437