YEARLY HIGH
1.3959 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1.2742 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3015 BIF

2026 CDF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.3959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1.2742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1217 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3100 to the December average rate of 1.2954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3959 was up 0.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,980 BIF
2025 Average 5,485 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,371 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608.71 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3178
1.2806
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

CDF to BIF 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 1.3015, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1124 BIF (High: 1.3959 / Low: 1.2835). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 BIF (High: 1.3007 / Low: 1.2895).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1124
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1.3147) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2830 (+27.43%).

2026 Avg (February) 1.3147
2025 Avg (February) 1.0317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3738 1.2787 1.3100
February 1.3959 1.2835 1.3147
March 1.3586 1.2799 1.3028
April 1.2917 1.2742 1.2837
May 1.3112 1.2828 1.3022
June 1.3007 1.2895 1.2954