YEARLY HIGH
49.4134 CDF
YEARLY LOW
41.7134 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.1915 CDF

2026 EGP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 49.4134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 41.7134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7000 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.8549 to the December average rate of 44.3256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 49.4134 was down 18.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 60.3518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 247,067 CDF
2025 Average 276,351 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 208,567 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,500.05 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

48.2846
43.1283
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

EGP to CDF 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 45.1915, 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 45.1915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.1915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 5.0997 CDF (High: 49.2608 / Low: 44.1612). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5985 CDF (High: 43.8501 / Low: 43.2515).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.0997
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5985

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9136 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 47.8549) against the same month in 2025 (average: 56.5350), the exchange rate shifted by -8.6801 (-15.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 47.8549
2025 Avg (January) 56.5350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.4134 45.4157 47.8549
February 49.2608 44.1612 47.7932
March 46.1013 41.7134 43.8797
April 44.8597 42.4020 43.7374
May 43.8501 43.2515 43.5580
June 44.6612 43.6561 44.3256