YEARLY HIGH
6.5251 MNT
YEARLY LOW
6.1797 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3268 MNT

2026 XAF to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 6.5251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 6.1797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3454 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3741 to the December average rate of 6.3217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.5251 was up 0.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.5111, 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 32,625 MNT
2025 Average 30,048 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 30,898 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,726.86 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.4528
6.2058
JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF to MNT 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 6.3444, compared to 6.2740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2283 MNT (High: 6.5251 / Low: 6.2968). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 MNT (High: 6.3226 / Low: 6.3199).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2283
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.1400 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 6.3741) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.3611), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0130 (+18.89%).

2026 Avg (January) 6.3741
2025 Avg (January) 5.3611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5251 6.2968 6.3741
February 6.4767 6.4034 6.4322
March 6.3982 6.2228 6.2922
April 6.4248 6.2632 6.3609
May 6.3822 6.3264 6.3449
June 6.3362 6.1797 6.2624
July 6.3092 6.1996 6.2263
August 6.3226 6.3199 6.3217