YEARLY HIGH
187.4498 LRD
YEARLY LOW
177.8952 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.0197 LRD

2026 BMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 187.4498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 177.8952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5546 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.7369 to the December average rate of 181.3553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 187.4498 was down 7.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 202.1341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 937,249 LRD
2025 Average 965,386 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 889,476 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,772.77 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

185.8582
180.9460
JanuMarcMayJuly

BMD 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 183.2971, compared to 181.3553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.2971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.3553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 7.4169 LRD (High: 185.3121 / Low: 177.8952). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0393 LRD (High: 183.8750 / Low: 182.8358).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.4169
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2254 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 185.4489) against the same month in 2025 (average: 198.4535), the exchange rate shifted by -13.0046 (-6.55%).

2026 Avg (February) 185.4489
2025 Avg (February) 198.4535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 185.3121 177.8952 181.7369
February 187.4498 182.9551 185.4489
March 183.7535 182.4121 183.2234
April 184.4275 183.0883 183.9783
May 183.8750 182.8358 183.1495
June 183.2028 181.7401 182.2453
July 181.8500 180.7788 181.3553