YEARLY HIGH
10.5171 STD
YEARLY LOW
9.5297 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7576 STD

2026 CDF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 10.5171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 9.5297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9874 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8625 to the December average rate of 9.7010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.5171 was up 0.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.4912, 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 52,585 STD
2025 Average 41,333 STD
Yearly Trough Low 47,648 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,936.92 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.9168
9.5974
JanuMarcMayJuly

CDF to STD 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 9.7670, compared to 9.7010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.8789 STD (High: 10.5171 / Low: 9.6382). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1581 STD (High: 9.6877 / Low: 9.5297).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8789
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1581

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 0.1795 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 9.8902) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.7804), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1098 (+27.12%).

2026 Avg (February) 9.8902
2025 Avg (February) 7.7804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3546 9.6090 9.8625
February 10.5171 9.6382 9.8902
March 10.2758 9.6206 9.8035
April 9.6877 9.5297 9.6240
May 9.8186 9.6042 9.7512
June 9.8266 9.6007 9.6706
July 9.8679 9.6428 9.7010