YEARLY HIGH
3.3812 SDG
YEARLY LOW
3.2089 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2835 SDG

2026 LRD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.3812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 3.2089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1723 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3102 to the December average rate of 3.3112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.3812 was down 0.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.4133, 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 16,906 SDG
2025 Average 15,597 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 16,044 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 861.72 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.3179
3.2369
JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD to SDG 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 3.2789, compared to 3.3112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1353 SDG (High: 3.3812 / Low: 3.2459). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 SDG (High: 3.2840 / Low: 3.2658).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1353
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 0.0666 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.3102) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.1588), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1514 (+4.79%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.3102
2025 Avg (January) 3.1588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3812 3.2459 3.3102
February 3.2877 3.2089 3.2436
March 3.2975 3.2703 3.2806
April 3.2826 3.2587 3.2659
May 3.2840 3.2658 3.2782
June 3.3042 3.2778 3.2946
July 3.3217 3.3022 3.3112