YEARLY HIGH
0.4370 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.4122 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4222 YER

2026 XAF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.4370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 0.4122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4265 to the December average rate of 0.4189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4370 was up 0.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4360, 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 2,185 YER
2025 Average 2,091 YER
Yearly Trough Low 2,061 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.98 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4314
0.4122
JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF to YER 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 0.4241, compared to 0.4163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0152 YER (High: 0.4370 / Low: 0.4218). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 YER (High: 0.4191 / Low: 0.4186).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4265) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0333 (+8.46%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4265
2025 Avg (January) 0.3932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4370 0.4218 0.4265
February 0.4325 0.4279 0.4298
March 0.4276 0.4159 0.4206
April 0.4295 0.4187 0.4249
May 0.4267 0.4230 0.4242
June 0.4235 0.4132 0.4186
July 0.4182 0.4122 0.4138
August 0.4191 0.4186 0.4189