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Euro ↔ CFA franc (XAF)

Live EUR/XAF exchange rate, official BEAC fixed peg at 655.957 XAF per 1 EUR, professional chart and bidirectional converter — from Europe (Belgium, France…) to the CEMAC zone.

Converter

EUR ↔ XAF converter

The CFA franc (CEMAC zone) is pegged to the euro under the official BEAC fixed rate. Enter an amount — conversion updates instantly.

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XAF

1 EUR = 655.957 XAF · Rate as of Aug 13, 2026 · Source: ExchangeRate-API

1 EUR

655.957

XAF

Market

Last updated: Live

Current rate

655.957

EUR/XAF

BEAC peg

655.957

BEAC

30d high

659.149

30d low

655.188

30d change

+0.000

+0.00%

Peg deviation

0.000

0 bps

Rate

EUR / XAF chart

History up to 1 year with period selector (7D, 30D, 90D, 1Y) and EUR/XAF ↔ XAF/EUR toggle. The dashed line shows the official BEAC peg (655.957 XAF per 1 EUR).

EUR / XAF

655.957

30D change

0.000 (0.00%)

Open
655.957
High
655.957
Low
655.957
Close
655.957
BEAC
655.957
EUR to XAF exchange rate trend
DateRate
Jul 14655.957
Jul 15655.957
Jul 16655.957
Jul 17655.957
Jul 18655.957
Jul 19655.957
Jul 20655.957
Jul 21655.957
Jul 22655.957
Jul 23655.957
Jul 24655.957
Jul 25655.957
Jul 26655.957
Jul 27655.957
Jul 28655.957
Jul 29655.957
Jul 30655.957
Jul 31655.957
Aug 1655.957
Aug 2655.957
Aug 3655.957
Aug 4655.957
Aug 5655.957
Aug 6655.957
Aug 7655.957
Aug 8655.957
Aug 9655.957
Aug 10655.957
Aug 11655.957
Aug 12655.957
Aug 13655.957
EUR to XAF exchange rate trendJul 14: 655.957, Jul 15: 655.957, Jul 16: 655.957, Jul 17: 655.957, Jul 18: 655.957, Jul 19: 655.957, Jul 20: 655.957, Jul 21: 655.957, Jul 22: 655.957, Jul 23: 655.957, Jul 24: 655.957, Jul 25: 655.957, Jul 26: 655.957, Jul 27: 655.957, Jul 28: 655.957, Jul 29: 655.957, Jul 30: 655.957, Jul 31: 655.957, Aug 1: 655.957, Aug 2: 655.957, Aug 3: 655.957, Aug 4: 655.957, Aug 5: 655.957, Aug 6: 655.957, Aug 7: 655.957, Aug 8: 655.957, Aug 9: 655.957, Aug 10: 655.957, Aug 11: 655.957, Aug 12: 655.957, Aug 13: 655.957655.891655.924655.957655.990656.023BEAC peg · 655.957Jul 14Jul 21Jul 29Aug 5Aug 13
Reference

EUR → XAF conversion table

Common amounts converted at the current market rate and the official BEAC peg (655.957 XAF/EUR).

EUR amountMarket rateOfficial BEAC peg
€1656 XAF656 XAF
€53,280 XAF3,280 XAF
€106,560 XAF6,560 XAF
€5032,798 XAF32,798 XAF
€10065,596 XAF65,596 XAF
€500327,979 XAF327,979 XAF
€1,000655,957 XAF655,957 XAF
€5,0003,279,785 XAF3,279,785 XAF
€10,0006,559,570 XAF6,559,570 XAF

Official BEAC fixed peg: 1 EUR = 655.957 XAF. The market rate may vary slightly around this value.

Official data

BEAC peg + ECB-derived crosses

The 655.957 peg is an institutional BEAC fact. Cross rates (e.g. USD/XAF) are computed exactly from European Central Bank reference rates — reusable with attribution.

BEAC peg
655.957

1 EUR = XAF · CEMAC constant

ECB EUR/USD
1.1534

As of 2026-08-13

Derived USD/XAF
568.716

BEAC ÷ ECB EUR/USD

USD/XAF = 655.957 ÷ ECB EUR/USD (1.1534 on 2026-08-13) = 568.71597

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Why this tool?

Awaken Destiny provides this EUR/XAF converter as a reference resource for the Cameroonian and CEMAC diaspora in Europe (Belgium, France…), social donors and CSR partners who think in euros but act in CFA francs.

  1. 01Official BEAC peg: 1 EUR = 655.957 XAF — fixed rate across the entire CEMAC zone.
  2. 02Professional financial chart with history up to 1 year, OHLC statistics and peg deviation.
  3. 03Conversion table for common amounts (€1 to €10,000) — market rate and official peg.
  4. 04€5 ≈ 3,280 XAF — a modest amount in France or Belgium, concrete on the ground in Cameroon.

Reference guide — Cameroonian diaspora in Europe: send, help, support

Monetary reference

BEAC, CEMAC and the EUR/XAF fixed peg

The CFA franc of the CEMAC zone (ISO code XAF) has been pegged to the euro since 1999 through a fixed exchange rate mechanism managed by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC). The official peg is 655.957 XAF per 1 EUR.

Official fixed peg: 655.957 XAF/EUR

BEAC maintains a fixed conversion rate between the euro and the CFA franc (XAF). Inherited from the French franc and then the euro, this mechanism ensures monetary stability across the six CEMAC member states.

Market rate vs official peg

Market sources (ExchangeRate-API, banks, platforms) publish an EUR/XAF rate that fluctuates marginally around 655.957. These micro-gaps reflect exchange conditions and spreads — not a change in the official peg.

Why track the EUR/XAF rate?

Across Europe (Belgium, France, CEMAC diaspora…), many families and donors think in euros — but real impact is measured in CFA francs in Cameroon and across the CEMAC zone. A reliable converter prevents errors for transfers, donations and project budgets.

CEMAC monetary stability

The euro peg protects the CEMAC zone from major monetary fluctuations. The mechanism relies on foreign exchange reserves and coordination between BEAC and European monetary authorities.

CEMAC zone member states (XAF)

  • Cameroon
  • Gabon
  • Chad
  • Congo
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Central African Republic

Sources and references

FAQ

EUR/XAF: what you need to know

Answers to the most searched questions about the euro–CFA franc rate, the BEAC peg and this converter.

What is the official BEAC euro / XAF rate?

The official peg set by BEAC is 655.957 XAF per 1 EUR. This rate is fixed across the CEMAC zone and does not change with market conditions.

Is the EUR/XAF rate fixed or floating?

It is fixed by institutional decision (BEAC peg). In practice, market rates displayed online may vary by a few hundredths around 655.957 due to spreads and exchange conditions.

Why do I sometimes see 655.957 and sometimes a slightly different rate?

655.957 is the official peg. Converters and banks sometimes apply a slightly different rate (655.950 to 655.965) depending on their margins, fees and quote date.

Which countries use XAF (CEMAC CFA franc)?

XAF circulates in Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and the Central African Republic — the six CEMAC member states.

How do I convert euros to CFA francs?

Multiply the EUR amount by the current rate (official: 655.957). Example: 100 EUR × 655.957 = 65,595.70 XAF. Use the converter above for instant calculation.

How often is the rate updated on this page?

The market rate refreshes every 15 minutes via our API. Chart history covers up to 1 year (daily points for 30 days, then weekly).

From rate to impact

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