ZAR to XOF Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the ZAR/XOF pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
48.9959 XOF
10-YEAR LOW
29.8768 XOF
10-YEAR AVERAGE
37.4154 XOF

10-Year ZAR to XOF Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to XOF exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on March 26, 2017, when the pair was valued at 48.9959. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on April 10, 2025, dropping to a support floor of 29.8768.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 19.1190 XOF. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 43.1473 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 34.3802 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -20.32%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 34.4734, showing a variance of 5.8421 points compared to the older 5-year average of 40.3155.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 50,000 ZAR over the decade:

Decade Peak High 2,449,793 XOF
10-Year Average 1,870,772 XOF
Decade Trough Low 1,493,840 XOF
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 955,952.29 XOF purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

48.9018
29.4751
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to XOF Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 40.3155, compared to 34.4734 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 5.8421 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 40.3155
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 34.4734

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2017, with a trading range of 10.3551 XOF (High: 48.9959 / Low: 38.6407). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 2.1770 XOF (High: 35.3661 / Low: 33.1892).

2017 Spread (Volatile) ±10.3551
2026 Spread (Stable) ±2.1770

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2020 and 2022, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 5.4586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -5.4586

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 43.1473) against the newest annual average (2026: 34.3802), the exchange rate shifted by -8.7671 (-20.32%).

2016 Baseline Avg 43.1473
2026 Current Avg 34.3802

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 34.4405
2026-07-28 34.3595
2026-07-27 34.4239
2026-07-26 34.2763
2026-07-25 34.2507
2026-07-24 34.2416
2026-07-23 34.7342
2026-07-22 34.9715
2026-07-21 34.9217
2026-07-20 34.7736
2026-07-19 35.2696
2026-07-18 34.8416
2026-07-17 34.7750
2026-07-16 34.9643
2026-07-15 35.0844
2026-07-14 35.0063
2026-07-13 35.0836
2026-07-12 35.1900
2026-07-11 35.2428
2026-07-10 35.1859
2026-07-09 35.0790
2026-07-08 35.1220
2026-07-07 35.3180
2026-07-06 35.3661
2026-07-05 35.3360
2026-07-04 35.3230
2026-07-03 35.3356
2026-07-02 35.2054
2026-07-01 35.0794
2026-06-30 35.0414
2026-06-29 34.9811

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