YEARLY HIGH
9.7994 CDF
YEARLY LOW
8.8850 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5818 CDF

2026 YER to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 9.7994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 8.8850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9144 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4795 to the December average rate of 9.6663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.7994 was down 19.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.1242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,997 CDF
2025 Average 56,088 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 44,425 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,572.13 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.7347
9.4296
JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 9.5677, compared to 9.6663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.8092 CDF (High: 9.6942 / Low: 8.8850). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1599 CDF (High: 9.7994 / Low: 9.6396).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8092
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1599

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 0.1332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 9.7093) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.7988), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0895 (-17.71%).

2026 Avg (April) 9.7093
2025 Avg (April) 11.7988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7298 9.0301 9.4795
February 9.6942 8.8850 9.4550
March 9.7069 9.0879 9.5290
April 9.7994 9.6396 9.7093
May 9.7224 9.5091 9.5760
June 9.7268 9.5024 9.6572
July 9.7523 9.5244 9.6663