2026 XAF to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.2696 PYG

YEARLY LOW

10.4210 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1462 PYG

2026 XAF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 12.2696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 10.4210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8486 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9645 to the December average rate of 10.4518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.2696 was down 14.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.3582, 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 61,348 PYG

2025 Average 65,111 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 52,105 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,242.76 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.1158

10.3006

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF to PYG 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 11.3614, compared to 10.5006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3614

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.6073 PYG (High: 12.1935 / Low: 11.5862). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 PYG (High: 10.4550 / Low: 10.4457).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6073

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5877 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 11.9645) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.4313), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4668 (-3.75%).

2026 Avg (January) 11.9645

2025 Avg (January) 12.4313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2696	11.7245	11.9645
February	12.1935	11.5862	11.8018
March	11.5943	11.2461	11.4488
April	11.5613	11.1585	11.4097
May	11.1414	10.6978	10.8220
June	10.8686	10.5654	10.7216
July	10.6108	10.4210	10.5494
August	10.4550	10.4457	10.4518