The West African CFA Franc (XOF) is the official currency of West African Economic and Monetary Union.
West African CFA Francs to Central African CFA Francs Converter — CFA to FCFA
Convert West African CFA Franc (CFA) to Central African CFA Franc (FCFA) using a reference exchange rate. See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
West African CFA Francs to Central African CFA Francs converter
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The Central African CFA Franc (XAF) is the official currency of Central African Economic and Monetary Community.
Result = input x 0.00166 / 0.00166.
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About Converting West African CFA Francs to Central African CFA Francs
West African CFA Franc and Central African CFA Franc are two of the world's most-traded currencies, and their exchange rate moves continuously on foreign exchange markets rather than staying fixed. Specifically: The West African CFA Franc (XOF) is the official currency of West African Economic and Monetary Union, and the Central African CFA Franc (XAF) is the official currency of Central African Economic and Monetary Community.
Exchange rate notice. This page uses a reference exchange rate that is not updated in real time. Currency values fluctuate continuously on foreign exchange markets — always confirm the current rate with a live financial source before making a transaction or financial decision.
Formula
FCFA = CFA × (exchange rate)
Unlike physical units, currency exchange rates are not fixed by definition — they float continuously on foreign exchange markets. The rate used here is a snapshot and should be confirmed against a live source before any financial decision.
Simple example
1 CFA × 1 = 1 FCFA
1 west african cfa franc = 1 central african cfa franc.
Real-world example
100 CFA × 1 = 100 FCFA
100 west african cfa francs = 100 central african cfa francs.
Conversion table
| West African CFA Franc (CFA) | Central African CFA Franc (FCFA) |
|---|---|
| 1 CFA | 1 FCFA |
| 10 CFA | 10 FCFA |
| 50 CFA | 50 FCFA |
| 100 CFA | 100 FCFA |
| 500 CFA | 500 FCFA |
| 1,000 CFA | 1,000 FCFA |
Reverse conversion: Central African CFA Franc to West African CFA Franc
1 FCFA × 1 = 1 CFA
1 central african cfa franc = 1 west african cfa franc.
CFA = FCFA × (exchange rate)
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Central African CFA Franc to West African CFA Franc.
Understanding the West African CFA Franc (CFA)
The West African CFA Franc (XOF) is the official currency of West African Economic and Monetary Union.
Understanding the Central African CFA Franc (FCFA)
The Central African CFA Franc (XAF) is the official currency of Central African Economic and Monetary Community.
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Frequently asked questions
How many central african cfa francs are in 1 west african cfa franc?
1 west african cfa franc equals 1 central african cfa franc. Exchange rates change continuously, so treat this as a reference figure, not a live quote
How do I convert west african cfa franc to central african cfa franc?
Multiply the west african cfa franc amount by the current exchange rate. Because exchange rates move continuously, always confirm the rate against a live source before relying on it financially.
How do I convert central african cfa franc back to west african cfa franc?
Use the reverse factor: 1 central african cfa franc equals 1 west african cfa franc. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a west african cfa franc?
West African CFA Franc (CFA) is a unit of currency.
What is a central african cfa franc?
Central African CFA Franc (FCFA) is a unit of currency.
Is this exchange rate exact and up to date?
No — unlike physical unit conversions, currency exchange rates change continuously as markets trade. The rate used on this page is a reference snapshot, not a live feed, so for any real transaction, check a live financial source or your bank/broker for the current rate.