2026 XAF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.7664 LAK

YEARLY LOW

37.3566 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.8844 LAK

2026 XAF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 39.7664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 37.3566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4098 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.6246 to the December average rate of 39.7284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 39.7664 was up 1.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 39.2179, 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 198,832 LAK

2025 Average 186,657 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 186,783 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,048.80 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

39.9107

37.7234

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF to LAK 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 38.6746, compared to 39.5136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.6746

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.5136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.4202 LAK (High: 38.7769 / Low: 37.3566). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0732 LAK (High: 39.7664 / Low: 39.6932).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4202

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0732

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 0.7515 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 39.7284) against the same month in 2025 (average: 38.4187), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3098 (+3.41%).

2026 Avg (August) 39.7284

2025 Avg (August) 38.4187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.4592	38.2051	38.6246
February	39.1050	38.4015	38.6572
March	38.7769	37.3566	37.9057
April	39.6574	38.5508	39.1995
May	39.3002	38.8714	39.0026
June	39.0028	38.1473	38.6582
July	39.6242	38.9381	39.2988
August	39.7664	39.6932	39.7284