YEARLY HIGH
0.0864 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0780 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0801 LRD

2026 CDF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0804 to the December average rate of 0.0789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0864 was up 0.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 432 LRD
2025 Average 357 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 390 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.86 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0826
0.0786
JanuMarcMayJuly

CDF 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 0.0803, compared to 0.0789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0080 LRD (High: 0.0860 / Low: 0.0780). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LRD (High: 0.0806 / Low: 0.0793).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0823) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+18.78%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0823
2025 Avg (February) 0.0693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0860 0.0780 0.0804
February 0.0864 0.0794 0.0823
March 0.0845 0.0791 0.0806
April 0.0801 0.0787 0.0795
May 0.0806 0.0793 0.0802
June 0.0804 0.0785 0.0791
July 0.0804 0.0782 0.0789