2026 ETB to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.0101 CDF

YEARLY LOW

13.7100 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.5311 CDF

2026 ETB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 15.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 13.7100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3001 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5246 to the December average rate of 14.4086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.0101 was down 34.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.9089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,050 CDF

2025 Average 99,056 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 68,550 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,500.51 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.8439

14.3028

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ETB 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 14.5311, 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 14.5311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5311

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.1975 CDF (High: 14.9075 / Low: 13.7100). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2454 CDF (High: 14.5499 / Low: 14.3045).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1975

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4509 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 14.5884) against the same month in 2025 (average: 22.0365), the exchange rate shifted by -7.4481 (-33.80%).

2026 Avg (March) 14.5884

2025 Avg (March) 22.0365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.8122	13.8207	14.5246
February	14.9075	13.7100	14.5184
March	15.0101	13.9206	14.5884
April	14.9384	14.6777	14.7988
May	14.7794	14.2048	14.3479
June	14.5499	14.3045	14.4086