2026 XAF to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0271 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.0232 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0245 SCR

2026 XAF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.0232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0252 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0271 was down 0.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0274, 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 136 SCR

2025 Average 123 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 116 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.65 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0256

0.0236

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF to SCR 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 0.0248, compared to 0.0238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0035 SCR (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SCR (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0241).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0255) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+3.87%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0255

2025 Avg (April) 0.0245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0270	0.0237	0.0252
February	0.0271	0.0236	0.0249
March	0.0267	0.0237	0.0250
April	0.0271	0.0244	0.0255
May	0.0246	0.0241	0.0243
June	0.0248	0.0232	0.0240
July	0.0253	0.0232	0.0237
August	0.0242	0.0236	0.0238