Euro to CFA franc (XAF) converter
The CEMAC CFA franc (XAF) has a fixed parity with the euro. One euro is always worth the same number of francs.
Enter an amount and the direction of the conversion.
How it's calculated
- Euros to CFA francs: multiply by FCFA 655.957 and round to the franc.
- CFA francs to euros: divide by the same parity and round to the cent.
An example
100 euros are worth 65,596 CFA francs. 100,000 CFA francs are worth 152.45 euros.
Frequently asked questions
Since when has the parity been fixed?
Since 1 January 1999, when the euro arrived. It comes from the parity of the old French franc.
Why does my bank give a different amount?
The parity does not change, but banks and exchange offices add fees or a gap between buying and selling prices.
Is the West African CFA franc the same currency?
No. The West African CFA franc (XOF) is a different currency, even though it has the same parity with the euro.
Key terms
- XAF
- Code of the CFA franc of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community, issued by the BEAC.
The same calculation in other countries
Canada (English)
Nigeria
Kenya
Tanzania
Ghana
Kuwait
Jamaica
Rwanda
Qatar (English)
Zambia
Ethiopia
Namibia
Malawi
Liberia
Gambia
Barbados
Belize
Brunei
Nepal
Samoa
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