2026 XAF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0443 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.9890 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0112 SOS

2026 XAF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.0443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.9890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0553 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0211 to the December average rate of 1.0026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0443 was down 1.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0636, 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 5,222 SOS

2025 Average 4,925 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 4,945 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.73 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0319

0.9911

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF to SOS 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 1.0154, compared to 0.9985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0344 SOS (High: 1.0443 / Low: 1.0099). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SOS (High: 1.0040 / Low: 1.0020).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.0211) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1193 (+13.23%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.0211

2025 Avg (January) 0.9018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0443	1.0099	1.0211
February	1.0387	1.0223	1.0285
March	1.0218	0.9949	1.0061
April	1.0287	1.0005	1.0184
May	1.0209	1.0130	1.0154
June	1.0145	0.9890	1.0027
July	0.9990	0.9901	0.9945
August	1.0040	1.0020	1.0026