YEARLY HIGH
12.8231 CDF
YEARLY LOW
11.5801 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4461 CDF

2026 LRD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 12.8231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 11.5801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2430 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4374 to the December average rate of 12.6148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.8231 was down 21.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 16.2537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,116 CDF
2025 Average 70,460 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 57,900 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,215.23 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.6608
12.1088
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LRD to CDF 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 12.4461, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.4461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.1964 CDF (High: 12.8231 / Low: 11.6267). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1886 CDF (High: 12.6773 / Low: 12.4888).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1964
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1886

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2826 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 12.4374) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14.9929), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5555 (-17.04%).

2026 Avg (January) 12.4374
2025 Avg (January) 14.9929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8231 11.6267 12.4374
February 12.5916 11.5801 12.1548
March 12.6455 11.8395 12.4080
April 12.7115 12.4830 12.5845
May 12.6173 12.4068 12.4769
June 12.6773 12.4888 12.6148