YEARLY HIGH
626.0892 CDF
YEARLY LOW
564.8099 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
608.7021 CDF

2026 SAR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 626.0892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 564.8099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.2793 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 602.6215 to the December average rate of 611.7836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 626.0892 was down 19.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 777.8770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,130,446 CDF
2025 Average 3,632,991 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,824,050 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306,396.34 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

618.6614
599.4672
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR 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 608.1886, compared to 611.7836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5951 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 608.1886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 611.7836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 51.4816 CDF (High: 616.2916 / Low: 564.8099). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.8253 CDF (High: 623.3745 / Low: 612.5493).

February Spread (Volatile) ±51.4816
April Spread (Stable) ±10.8253

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 8.7137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 614.2672) against the same month in 2025 (average: 770.8969), the exchange rate shifted by -156.6297 (-20.32%).

2026 Avg (June) 614.2672
2025 Avg (June) 770.8969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 618.1787 573.8064 602.6215
February 616.2916 564.8099 601.0667
March 616.9914 577.7366 605.7660
April 623.3745 612.5493 617.0619
May 618.6700 602.2844 608.3482
June 626.0892 604.9844 614.2672
July 616.5221 601.5135 611.7836