YEARLY HIGH
0.4155 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.3894 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4016 GMD

2026 LRD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.3894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4044 to the December average rate of 0.4098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4155 was down 1.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4209, 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 2,077 GMD
2025 Average 1,874 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,947 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.28 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4112
0.3936
JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD to GMD 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 0.3996, compared to 0.4076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0216 GMD (High: 0.4155 / Low: 0.3939). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GMD (High: 0.4098 / Low: 0.4098).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4044) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0263 (+6.96%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4044
2025 Avg (January) 0.3781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4155 0.3939 0.4044
February 0.3994 0.3894 0.3950
March 0.4036 0.3952 0.4007
April 0.4042 0.3961 0.3994
May 0.3993 0.3959 0.3976
June 0.4044 0.3957 0.4003
July 0.4105 0.3992 0.4055
August 0.4098 0.4098 0.4098