YEARLY HIGH
0.2658 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.2423 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2602 CDF

2026 GNF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GNF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.2658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.2423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2583 to the December average rate of 0.2625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2658 was down 20.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,329 CDF
2025 Average 1,573 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,211 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.41 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2645
0.2564
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

GNF 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 0.2602, 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 0.2602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0212 CDF (High: 0.2634 / Low: 0.2423). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CDF (High: 0.2637 / Low: 0.2608).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.2638) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3348), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0711 (-21.22%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.2638
2025 Avg (April) 0.3348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2650 0.2458 0.2583
February 0.2634 0.2423 0.2570
March 0.2647 0.2471 0.2593
April 0.2658 0.2620 0.2638
May 0.2644 0.2587 0.2604
June 0.2637 0.2608 0.2625