2026 XAF to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6443 ARS

YEARLY LOW

2.4057 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5381 ARS

2026 XAF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 2.6443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 2.4057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2386 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5927 to the December average rate of 2.6131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.6443 was down 0.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.6594, 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 13,222 ARS

2025 Average 10,761 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 12,029 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,192.84 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.6281

2.4482

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF to ARS 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 2.5172, compared to 2.6008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0836 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1688 ARS (High: 2.6306 / Low: 2.4617). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 ARS (High: 2.6157 / Low: 2.6106).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1688

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0747 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.5927) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9499 (+57.82%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.5927

2025 Avg (January) 1.6428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6443	2.5209	2.5927
February	2.6306	2.4617	2.5380
March	2.5338	2.4057	2.4632
April	2.5319	2.4303	2.4636
May	2.5095	2.4900	2.5030
June	2.5778	2.5101	2.5430
July	2.6132	2.5670	2.5886
August	2.6157	2.6106	2.6131