YEARLY HIGH
305.1046 CDF
YEARLY LOW
276.9959 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
298.9229 CDF

2026 GTQ to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 305.1046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 276.9959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.1087 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 294.7174 to the December average rate of 300.0940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 305.1046 was down 19.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 380.8163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,525,523 CDF
2025 Average 1,773,090 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,384,979 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,543.47 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

303.7147
293.1375
JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ 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 298.3567, compared to 300.6216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 298.3567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 300.6216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 24.1682 CDF (High: 301.1641 / Low: 276.9959). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0888 CDF (High: 300.1255 / Low: 300.0367).

February Spread (Volatile) ±24.1682
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0888

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 3.2361 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 302.8333) against the same month in 2025 (average: 375.8922), the exchange rate shifted by -73.0589 (-19.44%).

2026 Avg (April) 302.8333
2025 Avg (April) 375.8922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 302.2733 280.4912 294.7174
February 301.1641 276.9959 294.0189
March 303.0203 282.5651 296.8154
April 305.1046 300.7738 302.8333
May 303.6050 297.5328 299.5972
June 304.3381 296.9524 302.1580
July 303.1778 295.8371 301.1493
August 300.1255 300.0367 300.0940