West African CFA Franc
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One of world's largest currency unions by number of countries; 8 West African nations sharing monetary policy; EUR peg backed by French Treasury (historically controversial – 'colonial franc' criticism); WAEMU economic union; anchors monetary stability but limits exchange rate adjustment
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Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for West African CFA Franc.
XOF
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
CFA
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Centime Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
West Africa (8 nations)
Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
Euro (EUR) via French Treasury guarantee
Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat (EUR-pegged via French Treasury)
Classified as Fiat (EUR-pegged via French Treasury) in global trade networks
Banknotes
CFA 1
Coins
CFA 1
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the West African CFA Franc, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO).
XOF Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the West African CFA Franc's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
N/A (EUR-pegged); cheaper imports; lower commodity export revenues in CFA terms
Weak Currency Impact
N/A (EUR-pegged); higher cocoa/gold/cotton revenues; higher import costs via EUR strength
Remittance Role
WAEMU zone is a significant remittance receiver; Ivory Coast receives from Europe; Senegal from France and Spain; total ~$5 billion/year across zone
Central Bank Tools
Policy Rate (BCEAO rate), Reserve Requirements, FX reserves (50% held at Banque de France, reducing)
Common Questions About West African CFA Franc
Everything you need to know about XOF exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.