2026 CAD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1715.2909 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1548.9903 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1650.5194 CDF

2026 CAD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1715.2909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1548.9903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 166.3006 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1639.4459 to the December average rate of 1627.3246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1715.2909 was down 19.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 2138.9724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,576,455 CDF

2025 Average 9,753,350 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 7,744,951 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 831,503.23 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1685.5595

1622.0306

JanuMarcMayJuly

CAD 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 1654.3851, compared to 1627.3246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.0605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1654.3851

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1627.3246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 147.7703 CDF (High: 1701.9666 / Low: 1554.1964). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 52.1384 CDF (High: 1645.3647 / Low: 1593.2263).

January Spread (Volatile) ±147.7703

July Spread (Stable) ±52.1384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.5831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.5831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1680.2654) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2074.4958), the exchange rate shifted by -394.2304 (-19.00%).

2026 Avg (April) 1680.2654

2025 Avg (April) 2074.4958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1701.9666	1554.1964	1639.4459
February	1687.0518	1548.9903	1651.1492
March	1692.3079	1595.4171	1656.1617
April	1715.2909	1652.6259	1680.2654
May	1706.1960	1639.8917	1658.6824
June	1663.1992	1597.4753	1640.6063
July	1645.3647	1593.2263	1627.3246