YEARLY HIGH
0.0127 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0121 CNY

2026 XOF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XOF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0125 to the December average rate of 0.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0127 was down 1.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XOF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 64 CNY
2025 Average 62 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 59 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.90 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0125
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJuly

XOF to CNY 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 CNY (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0123). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CNY (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0118).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0125) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+8.37%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0125
2025 Avg (January) 0.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125
February 0.0126 0.0123 0.0125
March 0.0123 0.0120 0.0122
April 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
May 0.0122 0.0120 0.0121
June 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
July 0.0118 0.0118 0.0118