YEARLY HIGH
13.0949 XAF
YEARLY LOW
12.1472 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5432 XAF

2026 TRY to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TRY to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 13.0949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 12.1472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9477 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9306 to the December average rate of 12.2125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.0949 was down 27.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.0733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 654,745 XAF
2025 Average 738,818 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 607,362 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,382.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.0024
12.1407
JanuMarcMayJuly

TRY 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 12.5984, compared to 12.2125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.5293 XAF (High: 13.0949 / Low: 12.5656). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1239 XAF (High: 12.3893 / Low: 12.2654).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5293
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2947 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 12.9306) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.8400), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9094 (-27.52%).

2026 Avg (January) 12.9306
2025 Avg (January) 17.8400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0949 12.5656 12.9306
February 12.7865 12.6362 12.6890
March 12.9776 12.6865 12.8289
April 12.7892 12.4008 12.5342
May 12.3893 12.2654 12.2951
June 12.4229 12.2143 12.3124
July 12.3365 12.1472 12.2125