YEARLY HIGH
0.1153 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1009 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1061 DOP

2026 XAF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.1153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.1009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1131 to the December average rate of 0.1017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1153 was up 0.46% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1147, 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 576 DOP
2025 Average 532 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 505 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.62 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1142
0.1006
JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF to DOP 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 0.1076, compared to 0.1019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0058 DOP (High: 0.1144 / Low: 0.1086). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 DOP (High: 0.1018 / Low: 0.1016).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1131) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+16.58%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1131
2025 Avg (January) 0.0970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1153 0.1121 0.1131
February 0.1144 0.1086 0.1119
March 0.1080 0.1041 0.1059
April 0.1082 0.1057 0.1072
May 0.1062 0.1037 0.1045
June 0.1040 0.1015 0.1027
July 0.1034 0.1009 0.1021
August 0.1018 0.1016 0.1017