2026 XAF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1204 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1094 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1137 AFN

2026 XAF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.1204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.1094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1172 to the December average rate of 0.1158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1204 was down 5.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 602 AFN

2025 Average 600 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 547 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1178

0.1104

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF to AFN 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 0.1134, compared to 0.1148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1134

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0074 AFN (High: 0.1189 / Low: 0.1114). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AFN (High: 0.1161 / Low: 0.1153).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1172) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.62%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1172

2025 Avg (January) 0.1154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1204	0.1152	0.1172
February	0.1189	0.1114	0.1154
March	0.1129	0.1098	0.1112
April	0.1158	0.1107	0.1137
May	0.1135	0.1108	0.1120
June	0.1130	0.1094	0.1110
July	0.1163	0.1102	0.1137
August	0.1161	0.1153	0.1158