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USD to XAF Market Data
US dollar (USD) to Central African franc (XAF) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Bias
USD/XAF: Bearish-to-range-bound as USD sits below the 90-day avg and near the lower end of the 3-month range. BEAC tightens to defend CFA; Fed easing in 2026 could narrow USD yield edge and lift XAF. US payrolls data next to shape moves.
Key drivers
- BEAC tightened policy to defend CFA franc (the CFA franc is the regional currency pegged to the euro); Fed easing in 2026 could narrow USD yield edge and support XAF.
- Macro: US payrolls and unemployment data due to shape Fed easing expectations.
Range
USD/XAF is likely to drift within the 3-month range, near the lower end.
What could change it
- Upside risk: stronger US payrolls data or a hawkish Fed tone lifting the dollar.
- Downside risk: clearer signs of Fed easing or a dovish tone from Fed officials
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USD to XAF Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much US dollar are worth in Central African franc across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for USD to XAF?
The best USD to XAF exchange rate is 558.57 from Wise. This is -0.65% compared to the mid-market rate 562.22.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
US dollar (USD) to Central African franc (XAF) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Dollar to Central African franc comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-XAF mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do USD-XAF rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
USD to XAF - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best USD to XAF exchange rate is Wise at 558.57, -0.65% from the latest mid-market rate 562.22.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.