YEARLY HIGH
0.0259 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0245 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0253 XAF

2026 STD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the STD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.0259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0251 to the December average rate of 0.0258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0259 was down 9.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130 XAF
2025 Average 130 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 122 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.19 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0259
0.0248
JanuMarcMayJuly

STD 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 0.0252, compared to 0.0258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 XAF (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0245). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XAF (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0257).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.0256) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.22%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.0256
2025 Avg (June) 0.0255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0254 0.0245 0.0251
February 0.0250 0.0247 0.0249
March 0.0257 0.0250 0.0255
April 0.0256 0.0249 0.0252
May 0.0253 0.0251 0.0252
June 0.0259 0.0253 0.0256
July 0.0259 0.0257 0.0258