YEARLY HIGH
0.0240 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0202 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0222 EGP

2026 CDF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0209 to the December average rate of 0.0226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0240 was up 7.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0222, 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 120 EGP
2025 Average 91 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 101 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.68 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0232
0.0207
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

CDF to EGP 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 0.0222, 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 0.0222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0023 EGP (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0203). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EGP (High: 0.0231 / Low: 0.0228).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0228) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+29.21%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0228
2025 Avg (March) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0220 0.0202 0.0209
February 0.0226 0.0203 0.0209
March 0.0240 0.0217 0.0228
April 0.0236 0.0223 0.0229
May 0.0231 0.0228 0.0230
June 0.0229 0.0224 0.0226