2026 LRD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |