YEARLY HIGH
5.0592 KPW
YEARLY LOW
4.8013 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9266 KPW

2026 LRD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.0592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 4.8013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2579 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9532 to the December average rate of 4.9863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.0592 was down 0.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.1072, 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 25,296 KPW
2025 Average 23,361 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 24,006 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,289.36 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.9996
4.8400
JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD to KPW 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 4.9105, compared to 4.9749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2025 KPW (High: 5.0592 / Low: 4.8567). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 KPW (High: 4.9949 / Low: 4.9772).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2025
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0999 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.9532) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.7296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2236 (+4.73%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.9532
2025 Avg (January) 4.7296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0592 4.8567 4.9532
February 4.9192 4.8013 4.8533
March 4.9339 4.8979 4.9120
April 4.9157 4.8800 4.8919
May 4.9225 4.8946 4.9140
June 4.9521 4.9126 4.9384
July 4.9921 4.9491 4.9636
August 4.9949 4.9772 4.9863