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XAF to USD 2025 Forecasts

Analysis of recent Central African franc → dollar forecasts for 2025. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest Central African franc to US dollar performance and trends.

 

The recent performance of the US dollar (USD) against the Central African CFA franc (XAF) indicates increased volatility attributed to both domestic and global factors. Currently, the USD to XAF exchange rate is approximately 558.0, which represents a 2.3% decline from its three-month average of 571.3. Over the past few months, the exchange rate has demonstrated relative stability, moving within a range of 555.6 to 591.6.

Recent forecasts and currency market updates suggest that the USD is facing pressure due to rising concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve. Analysts have noted that political actions surrounding Fed Chair Jerome Powell and potential interest rate cuts by the Fed could influence the strength of the dollar. Given that lower interest rates tend to weaken the USD, market watchers remain attentive to any statements from the Fed that could either bolster or diminish demand for the dollar.

The dollar's value is significantly guided by interest rate decisions, economic indicators, and global sentiment. As a safe-haven currency, the USD typically appreciates during periods of economic uncertainty or geopolitical tensions. The ongoing dynamics of trade relations, particularly between the U.S. and major economies like China, further shape USD performance. In the face of geopolitical events and economic shifts, investors often shift toward USD-denominated investments, thus reinforcing its position.

On the other hand, the XAF operates under a fixed exchange rate to the euro, with minimal fluctuation, reflecting its stability within the region. The predictable nature of the XAF limits its susceptibility to the same level of volatility experienced by the USD.

Looking ahead, the future trajectory of the USD to XAF exchange rate will heavily depend on U.S. economic performance, Fed policies, and geopolitical developments. As the currency markets respond to these influencing factors, businesses and individuals engaging in international transactions should closely monitor updates from analysts and economists to optimize their currency conversions and mitigate potential losses.

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XAF to USD Market Data

Central African franc (XAF) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
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XAF to USD at 0.001792 is 2.3% above its 3-month average of 0.001751, having traded in a relatively stable 6.5% range from 0.001690 to 0.001800
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Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare Central African franc (XAF) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

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Will the Central African franc rise against the US dollar?

This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the Central African franc vs US dollar current value is to look the XAF/USD historic rate and change over a range of periods.

The following table looks at the change in the XAF to USD exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

DateXAF/USDPeriod
06 Jul 2025
0.001796
2 Week
21 Apr 2025
0.001755
3 Month
20 Jul 2024
0.001660
1 Year
21 Jul 2020
0.001759
5 Year
23 Jul 2015
0.001673
10 Year
25 Jul 2005
0.001839
20 Year
XAF/USD historic rates

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Forecasts disclaimer: Please be advised that the forecasts and analysis of market data presented on BestExchangeRates.com are solely a review and compilation of forecasts from various market experts and economists. These forecasts are not meant to reflect the opinions or views of BestExchangeRates.com or its affiliates, nor should they be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in any financial transactions. Read more