2026 GMD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5678 LRD

YEARLY LOW

2.4068 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4912 LRD

2026 GMD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 2.5678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.4068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1610 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4734 to the December average rate of 2.4450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.5678 was down 9.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.8489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,839 LRD

2025 Average 13,381 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 12,034 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 805.14 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.5402

2.4364

JanuMarcMayJuly

GMD 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 2.5031, compared to 2.4556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5031

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1317 LRD (High: 2.5385 / Low: 2.4068). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 LRD (High: 2.4496 / Low: 2.4404).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1317

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0356 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2.5315) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.7635), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2320 (-8.40%).

2026 Avg (February) 2.5315

2025 Avg (February) 2.7635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5385	2.4068	2.4734
February	2.5678	2.5039	2.5315
March	2.5306	2.4775	2.4959
April	2.5247	2.4742	2.5039
May	2.5260	2.5046	2.5153
June	2.5269	2.4727	2.4983
July	2.5048	2.4363	2.4661
August	2.4496	2.4404	2.4450