2026 SBD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

290.5040 CDF

YEARLY LOW

263.2348 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

283.4274 CDF

2026 SBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 290.5040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 263.2348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.2692 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 278.3388 to the December average rate of 284.6692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 290.5040 was down 17.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 354.1166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,452,520 CDF

2025 Average 1,639,259 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 1,316,174 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,345.99 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

288.8128

277.3866

JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 283.2204, compared to 284.6692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 283.2204

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 284.6692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 24.1205 CDF (High: 287.3554 / Low: 263.2348). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6231 CDF (High: 290.5040 / Low: 285.8809).

February Spread (Volatile) ±24.1205

April Spread (Stable) ±4.6231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.4743 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 287.8606) against the same month in 2025 (average: 347.7035), the exchange rate shifted by -59.8429 (-17.21%).

2026 Avg (April) 287.8606

2025 Avg (April) 347.7035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	287.9975	264.8922	278.3388
February	287.3554	263.2348	280.0023
March	287.9965	269.3075	282.5107
April	290.5040	285.8809	287.8606
May	288.4815	281.9548	284.3863
June	288.1543	281.6087	286.2237
July	286.5244	279.9738	284.6692