YEARLY HIGH
37.0168 CUP
YEARLY LOW
1.4034 CUP
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1348 CUP

2026 XDR to CUP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to CUP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 37.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.4034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.6134 CUP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4378 to the December average rate of 36.0441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2406.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 37.0168 was up 2446.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 185,084 CUP
2025 Average 6,940 CUP
Yearly Trough Low 7,017 CUP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,066.78 CUP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

40.3384
-2.1196
JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR to CUP 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 13.9833, compared to 36.0441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.0608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.0441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 35.6009 CUP (High: 37.0075 / Low: 1.4066). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 CUP (High: 1.4598 / Low: 1.4414).

April Spread (Volatile) ±35.6009
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 36.8002) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.3811), the exchange rate shifted by +35.4192 (+2564.59%).

2026 Avg (May) 36.8002
2025 Avg (May) 1.3811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4701 1.4226 1.4378
February 1.4598 1.4414 1.4503
March 1.4488 1.4034 1.4186
April 37.0075 1.4066 6.5060
May 37.0168 36.6858 36.8002
June 36.8116 34.9839 36.2868
July 36.2138 35.9020 36.0441