YEARLY HIGH
0.1713 CVE
YEARLY LOW
0.1665 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1682 CVE

2026 XAF to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.1713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1684 to the December average rate of 0.1679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1713 was down 0.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1723, 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 856 CVE
2025 Average 842 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 832 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.08 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1684
0.1678
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

XAF to CVE 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 0.1682, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0044 CVE (High: 0.1713 / Low: 0.1668). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 CVE (High: 0.1689 / Low: 0.1681).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1683) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1684), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.10%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1683
2025 Avg (March) 0.1684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1697 0.1679 0.1684
February 0.1690 0.1677 0.1682
March 0.1713 0.1668 0.1683
April 0.1702 0.1675 0.1684
May 0.1689 0.1681 0.1684
June 0.1685 0.1665 0.1679