2026 BOB to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

337.5448 CDF

YEARLY LOW

202.9397 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

324.7387 CDF

2026 BOB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 337.5448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 202.9397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.6051 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 326.7827 to the December average rate of 292.2100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 337.5448 was down 20.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 422.9737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,687,724 CDF

2025 Average 1,971,379 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,014,698 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 673,025.47 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

339.3644

287.9232

JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 330.1601, compared to 292.2100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.9502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 330.1601

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 292.2100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 130.3846 CDF (High: 333.3243 / Low: 202.9397). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5506 CDF (High: 337.5448 / Low: 332.9942).

July Spread (Volatile) ±130.3846

April Spread (Stable) ±4.5506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 41.0124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -41.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 335.0776) against the same month in 2025 (average: 419.2333), the exchange rate shifted by -84.1557 (-20.07%).

2026 Avg (April) 335.0776

2025 Avg (April) 419.2333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	335.5135	311.5974	326.7827
February	334.3883	307.5349	326.2557
March	335.0742	313.5512	328.8700
April	337.5448	332.9942	335.0776
May	335.6806	328.4190	330.7525
June	335.8347	327.8490	333.2224
July	333.3243	202.9397	292.2100