2026 EGP to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.4134 CDF

YEARLY LOW

41.7134 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.5696 CDF

2026 EGP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 49.4134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 41.7134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7000 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.8549 to the December average rate of 46.7728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 49.4134 was down 18.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 60.3518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 247,067 CDF

2025 Average 276,351 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 208,567 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,500.05 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

48.2846

43.1283

JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP 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 45.3691, compared to 46.7728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.3691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.7728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 5.0997 CDF (High: 49.2608 / Low: 44.1612). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0593 CDF (High: 46.8025 / Low: 46.7432).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.0997

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 47.8549) against the same month in 2025 (average: 56.5350), the exchange rate shifted by -8.6801 (-15.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 47.8549

2025 Avg (January) 56.5350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.4134	45.4157	47.8549
February	49.2608	44.1612	47.7932
March	46.1013	41.7134	43.8797
April	44.8597	42.4020	43.7374
May	43.8501	43.2515	43.5580
June	47.0083	43.6561	45.3912
July	46.8025	46.7432	46.7728