Exchange rates and conversions
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
The Central African CFA franc (XAF) is the shared currency of six countries in Central Africa, issued by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) and held at a fixed parity with the euro. Like its West African counterpart, it is written FCFA.
Updated Sep 19, 2026, 12:02 AM
Updated Sep 19, 2026, 12:02 AM
XAF against the major currencies
| Currency | 1 XAF = | 1 unit in XAF |
|---|---|---|
| USDUS Dollar | 0.001750 | 571.437 |
| EUREuro | 0.001525 | 655.873 |
| GBPBritish Pound | 0.001309 | 763.834 |
| JPYJapanese Yen | 0.27484 | 3.6385 |
| CHFSwiss Franc | 0.001441 | 694.062 |
| CADCanadian Dollar | 0.002449 | 408.403 |
| AUDAustralian Dollar | 0.002458 | 406.875 |
| CNYChinese Yuan | 0.01175 | 85.1102 |
| INRIndian Rupee | 0.16798 | 5.9531 |
| XOFWest African CFA Franc | 1.0000 | 1.0000 |
| MADMoroccan Dirham | 0.01656 | 60.3698 |
| NGNNigerian Naira | 2.3272 | 0.42971 |
| ZARSouth African Rand | 0.02847 | 35.1303 |
| BRLBrazilian Real | 0.008988 | 111.254 |
| MXNMexican Peso | 0.03012 | 33.1997 |
| RUBRussian Ruble | 0.14771 | 6.7698 |
| TRYTurkish Lira | 0.08537 | 11.7140 |
| AEDUAE Dirham | 0.006427 | 155.599 |
| SARSaudi Riyal | 0.006562 | 152.383 |
| SEKSwedish Krona | 0.01721 | 58.0945 |
| NOKNorwegian Krone | 0.01649 | 60.6504 |
| PLNPolish Zloty | 0.006651 | 150.364 |
| KRWSouth Korean Won | 2.4270 | 0.41203 |
| SGDSingapore Dollar | 0.002234 | 447.636 |
The figure shown is the mid-market rate: the midpoint between the buy and sell price, updated hourly. It is the rate before any margin is added, so a bank or a bureau de change will quote you a lower one.
About the Central African CFA Franc
The CFA franc was created in 1945, tied first to the French franc and then to the euro from 1999, at a parity that has not moved since. The Central African version is issued by the BEAC in Yaoundé for the six members of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community, and its convertibility rests on a guarantee from the French Treasury.
Because the parity is fixed, XAF does not move against the euro at all: its rate against the dollar, the pound or the naira simply follows the euro's. XAF and the West African CFA franc (XOF) share that parity but are two distinct currencies, issued by two different central banks, and notes from one zone are not accepted in the other.
The Central African CFA franc is the currency of Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, the six members of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community.
XAF at a glance
- Symbol
- F CFA (FCFA)
- Central bank
- Bank of Central African States (BEAC), based in Yaoundé
- Introduced
- 1945
- Pegged to
- The euro, at a parity unchanged since 1999
- ISO 4217 code
- XAF
Most-viewed conversions from XAF
- XAF → USD1 XAF = 0.001750 USD
- XAF → EUR1 XAF = 0.001525 EUR
- XAF → GBP1 XAF = 0.001309 GBP
- XAF → JPY1 XAF = 0.27484 JPY
- XAF → CHF1 XAF = 0.001441 CHF
- XAF → CAD1 XAF = 0.002449 CAD
- XAF → AUD1 XAF = 0.002458 AUD
- XAF → CNY1 XAF = 0.01175 CNY
- XAF → INR1 XAF = 0.16798 INR
- XAF → XOF1 XAF = 1.0000 XOF
- XAF → MAD1 XAF = 0.01656 MAD
- XAF → NGN1 XAF = 2.3272 NGN
Conversions into XAF
FAQ
Which countries use the XAF franc?
The Central African CFA franc is used by Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. All six belong to the Central African Economic and Monetary Community and share the BEAC as their central bank.
Is the Central African CFA franc pegged to the euro?
Yes, at a fixed parity that has not changed since the euro was introduced in 1999. Converting euros to XAF therefore gives the same figure today as a year ago, while the rate against the dollar, the pound or the yuan moves exactly as the euro does.
Can I spend West African CFA notes in Cameroon?
No. XOF and XAF hold the same parity with the euro but are separate currencies with separate issuers, and notes from one zone are not legal tender in the other. You need to exchange them, usually at a bank or a licensed bureau.
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