YEARLY HIGH
573.6159 XOF
YEARLY LOW
159.5677 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
354.2532 XOF

2026 TMT to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TMT to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 573.6159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 159.5677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 414.0482 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 559.0119 to the December average rate of 161.9922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -71.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 573.6159 was down 10.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 640.3901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,868,080 XOF
2025 Average 2,906,476 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 797,838 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,070,241.19 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

607.9813
119.8490
JanuMarcMayJuly

TMT 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 418.0285, compared to 162.9274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 255.1011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 418.0285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.9274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 410.2904 XOF (High: 569.9089 / Low: 159.6185). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XOF (High: 161.9922 / Low: 161.9922).

April Spread (Volatile) ±410.2904
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 343.4617 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -343.4617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 567.3036) against the same month in 2025 (average: 607.1848), the exchange rate shifted by -39.8812 (-6.57%).

2026 Avg (March) 567.3036
2025 Avg (March) 607.1848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 565.3693 545.5897 559.0119
February 557.3363 551.0523 554.6718
March 573.6159 557.8162 567.3036
April 569.9089 159.6185 503.9884
May 161.0127 159.5677 160.5267
June 164.9142 160.6725 162.6685
July 164.7390 162.3372 163.8626
August 161.9922 161.9922 161.9922