YEARLY HIGH
13.2248 XOF
YEARLY LOW
12.6051 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8349 XOF

2026 UAH to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UAH to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 13.2248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 12.6051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6197 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0030 to the December average rate of 12.7391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.2248 was down 13.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.3256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,124 XOF
2025 Average 69,727 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 63,025 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,098.57 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.0312
12.6924
JanuMarcMayJuly

UAH 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 12.8479, compared to 12.7956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.4986 XOF (High: 13.2248 / Low: 12.7262). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0369 XOF (High: 12.7349 / Low: 12.6979).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4986
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0369

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1433 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 13.0030) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.0460), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0430 (-13.58%).

2026 Avg (January) 13.0030
2025 Avg (January) 15.0460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2248 12.7262 13.0030
February 12.9504 12.7914 12.8596
March 13.0948 12.8130 12.9453
April 13.0420 12.6051 12.8204
May 12.7349 12.6979 12.7206
June 12.8631 12.6089 12.7387
July 12.9087 12.7701 12.8520
August 12.7777 12.7095 12.7391