YEARLY HIGH
2.9930 LRD
YEARLY LOW
2.6940 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8447 LRD

2026 AFN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 2.9930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.6940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2990 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7738 to the December average rate of 2.7306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.9930 was up 1.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.9486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,965 LRD
2025 Average 13,846 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 13,470 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,494.84 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.9258
2.7128
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to LRD 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 2.8750, compared to 2.7539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1763 LRD (High: 2.9930 / Low: 2.8167). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 LRD (High: 2.7362 / Low: 2.7254).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1763
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2.8984) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.6920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2064 (+7.67%).

2026 Avg (February) 2.8984
2025 Avg (February) 2.6920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8510 2.6940 2.7738
February 2.9930 2.8167 2.8984
March 2.9384 2.8648 2.9051
April 2.9668 2.7952 2.8845
May 2.9264 2.8957 2.9080
June 2.9223 2.8251 2.8803
July 2.8680 2.7101 2.7772
August 2.7362 2.7254 2.7306