2026 TOP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

239.8969 XAF

YEARLY LOW

226.5964 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

234.5546 XAF

2026 TOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 239.8969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 226.5964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3005 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 232.1709 to the December average rate of 236.2459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 239.8969 was down 10.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 266.7924, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,199,485 XAF

2025 Average 1,205,942 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,132,982 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,502.74 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

239.3861

229.5486

JanuMarcMayJuly

TOP 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 233.6041, compared to 237.4061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 233.6041

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.4061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 8.2150 XAF (High: 234.8113 / Low: 226.5964). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2838 XAF (High: 236.4339 / Low: 236.1501).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.2150

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2838

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 2.5377 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 236.7427) against the same month in 2025 (average: 236.2256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5170 (+0.22%).

2026 Avg (June) 236.7427

2025 Avg (June) 236.2256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	234.8113	226.5964	232.1709
February	231.4750	228.8651	230.3684
March	238.2363	231.6743	235.6147
April	236.6967	230.7447	233.0770
May	234.3320	232.2842	233.6509
June	239.8969	233.9719	236.7427
July	239.5716	236.6530	238.5663
August	236.4339	236.1501	236.2459