YEARLY HIGH
6.7729 COP
YEARLY LOW
5.5345 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3627 COP

2026 XAF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 6.7729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 5.5345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2384 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6047 to the December average rate of 5.6924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.7729 was down 10.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.5375, 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 33,865 COP
2025 Average 34,871 COP
Yearly Trough Low 27,673 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,192.01 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.7286
5.5982
JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF to COP 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 6.4744, compared to 5.6924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.5280 COP (High: 6.4609 / Low: 5.9328). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 COP (High: 6.4860 / Low: 6.4610).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5280
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4548 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 6.5409) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.8091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2682 (-3.94%).

2026 Avg (March) 6.5409
2025 Avg (March) 6.8091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7527 6.4468 6.6047
February 6.7722 6.5219 6.6344
March 6.7729 6.4166 6.5409
April 6.5549 6.3369 6.4473
May 6.4860 6.4610 6.4717
June 6.4609 5.9328 6.1472
July 5.9632 5.5345 5.6924