YEARLY HIGH
1.2093 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.1203 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1573 LRD

2026 ETB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.2093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.1203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0890 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1680 to the December average rate of 1.1260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2093 was down 24.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.5995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,046 LRD
2025 Average 6,995 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 5,602 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 444.87 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

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ETB 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 1.1675, compared to 1.1268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0488 LRD (High: 1.1943 / Low: 1.1454). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 LRD (High: 1.1303 / Low: 1.1203).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0488
August Spread (Stable) Âą0.0100

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1.1945) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5597), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3652 (-23.41%).

2026 Avg (February) 1.1945
2025 Avg (February) 1.5597

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January 1.1943 1.1454 1.1680
February 1.2093 1.1740 1.1945
March 1.1873 1.1612 1.1757
April 1.1812 1.1705 1.1760
May 1.1714 1.1403 1.1499
June 1.1549 1.1301 1.1411
July 1.1388 1.1211 1.1276
August 1.1303 1.1203 1.1260