YEARLY HIGH
2.1276 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1.7814 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8715 MGA

2026 CDF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 2.1276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 1.7814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3462 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0204 to the December average rate of 1.8680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1276 was up 0.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.1164, 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 10,638 MGA
2025 Average 8,404 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 8,907 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,731.02 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.0430
1.7718
JanuMarcMayJuly

CDF to MGA 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 1.8736, compared to 1.8651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.2196 MGA (High: 2.0678 / Low: 1.8482). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MGA (High: 1.8687 / Low: 1.8676).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2196
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.0204) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3712 (+22.51%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.0204
2025 Avg (January) 1.6492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1276 1.9420 2.0204
February 2.0678 1.8482 1.9375
March 1.9395 1.7888 1.8329
April 1.8115 1.7814 1.7944
May 1.8520 1.7888 1.8324
June 1.8669 1.7989 1.8242
July 1.9034 1.8375 1.8621
August 1.8687 1.8676 1.8680