YEARLY HIGH
4.1273 GNF
YEARLY LOW
3.7626 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8397 GNF

2026 CDF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 4.1273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 3.7626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3647 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8733 to the December average rate of 3.8183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.1273 was up 1.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.0850, 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 20,637 GNF
2025 Average 16,079 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 18,813 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,823.34 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.9025
3.7810
JanuMarcMayJuly

CDF to GNF 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 3.8432, compared to 3.8183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.3315 GNF (High: 4.1273 / Low: 3.7959). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0537 GNF (High: 3.8163 / Low: 3.7626).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3315
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0537

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 0.0662 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 3.8924) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.0216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8708 (+28.82%).

2026 Avg (February) 3.8924
2025 Avg (February) 3.0216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0677 3.7734 3.8733
February 4.1273 3.7959 3.8924
March 4.0469 3.7772 3.8574
April 3.8163 3.7626 3.7911
May 3.8649 3.7823 3.8400
June 3.8679 3.7781 3.8052
July 3.8873 3.7958 3.8183