YEARLY HIGH
0.9048 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.8192 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8682 JPY

2026 LRD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 0.9048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.8192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0856 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8627 to the December average rate of 0.8961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9048 was up 1.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8912, 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 4,524 JPY
2025 Average 3,888 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,096 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 427.81 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9021
0.8303
JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD to JPY 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 0.8636, compared to 0.8961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0598 JPY (High: 0.8828 / Low: 0.8229). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 JPY (High: 0.8727 / Low: 0.8607).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0598
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.8961) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1634 (+22.30%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.8961
2025 Avg (July) 0.7327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8828 0.8229 0.8627
February 0.8537 0.8192 0.8363
March 0.8764 0.8537 0.8667
April 0.8727 0.8607 0.8657
May 0.8721 0.8533 0.8679
June 0.8934 0.8705 0.8823
July 0.9048 0.8887 0.8961