YEARLY HIGH
14.7566 XAF
YEARLY LOW
13.8136 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2084 XAF

2026 UYU to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UYU to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 14.7566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 13.8136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9429 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5060 to the December average rate of 14.1340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 14.7566 was down 0.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.9016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,783 XAF
2025 Average 70,664 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 69,068 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,714.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.5573
13.9415
JanuMarcMayJuly

UYU 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 14.2082, compared to 14.2092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.8470 XAF (High: 14.7123 / Low: 13.8652). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 XAF (High: 14.1463 / Low: 14.1199).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8470
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2140 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 14.5060) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14.4791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+0.19%).

2026 Avg (January) 14.5060
2025 Avg (January) 14.4791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7566 14.1224 14.5060
February 14.5218 14.2014 14.3847
March 14.7123 13.8652 14.1706
April 14.1866 13.8136 13.9928
May 14.0794 14.0080 14.0368
June 14.4394 13.9642 14.1583
July 14.3609 14.1631 14.2843
August 14.1463 14.1199 14.1340