YEARLY HIGH
27.2063 LRD
YEARLY LOW
15.2540 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.6214 LRD

2026 BOB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 27.2063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 15.2540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9523 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2796 to the December average rate of 15.2540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 27.2063 was down 7.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 29.3312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,032 LRD
2025 Average 139,653 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 76,270 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,761.50 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

28.0003
14.0953
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 26.5196, compared to 18.9271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 10.9344 LRD (High: 26.2643 / Low: 15.3299). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LRD (High: 15.2540 / Low: 15.2540).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.9344
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.3462 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 26.8416) against the same month in 2025 (average: 28.6870), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8454 (-6.43%).

2026 Avg (February) 26.8416
2025 Avg (February) 28.6870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.8512 25.7035 26.2796
February 27.2063 26.3915 26.8416
March 26.5944 26.3734 26.5048
April 26.7241 26.5535 26.6264
May 26.6049 26.4476 26.5089
June 26.5110 26.2591 26.3561
July 26.2643 15.3299 22.6002
August 15.2540 15.2540 15.2540