YEARLY HIGH
337.5448 CDF
YEARLY LOW
192.8468 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
307.5054 CDF

2026 BOB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 337.5448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 192.8468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 144.6980 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 326.7827 to the December average rate of 192.8468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 337.5448 was down 20.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 422.9737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,687,724 CDF
2025 Average 1,971,379 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 964,234 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 723,490.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

349.3007
178.6237
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 330.1601, compared to 239.5413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 90.6188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 330.1601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.5413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 137.3988 CDF (High: 333.3243 / Low: 195.9255). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CDF (High: 192.8468 / Low: 192.8468).

July Spread (Volatile) ±137.3988
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 93.3891 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -93.3891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 335.0776) against the same month in 2025 (average: 419.2333), the exchange rate shifted by -84.1557 (-20.07%).

2026 Avg (April) 335.0776
2025 Avg (April) 419.2333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 335.5135 311.5974 326.7827
February 334.3883 307.5349 326.2557
March 335.0742 313.5512 328.8700
April 337.5448 332.9942 335.0776
May 335.6806 328.4190 330.7525
June 335.8347 327.8490 333.2224
July 333.3243 195.9255 286.2359
August 192.8468 192.8468 192.8468