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Central African franc (XAF) Market Update, Forecast & Key Drivers

Latest Central African franc news, forecasts and analysis. See what’s driving XAF exchange rates right now, including central-bank policy, global risk sentiment and major economic events.

 

XAF Market Update

22 Jul 2026 • 00:43 GMT

XAF/USD 0.001738

The Central African CFA franc (XAF) has been relatively steady against the US dollar recently. It is currently at a 7-day low near 0.001738, about 1.4% below its 3-month average of 0.001762. The currency has traded within a narrow range from 0.001732 to 0.001797, indicating stability despite broader dollar movements.

While the US dollar faces some challenges globally—stalled in its recent rebound amid Middle East tensions—the XAF remains resilient. Notably, the currency has also seen some strength against the Swiss Franc and the Canadian dollar, reaching near 7-day highs. against the euro and the British pound, the XAF remains close to its 3-month average, showing little volatility.

Market observers continue to monitor geopolitical developments and regional stability, which could influence the dollar and regional currencies further. For now, the CFA franc's stability persists amid cautious market sentiment, with limited notable movements apart from the recent lows against the dollar.

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US dollar to Central African franc - USD/XAF Trend

 
USD to XAF is at 7-day highs near 575.5, 1.4% above its 3-month average of 567.5, having traded in a very stable 3.8% range from 556.4 to 577.5
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