2026 LRD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1839 XAF

YEARLY LOW

2.9442 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0922 XAF

2026 LRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 3.1839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 2.9442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2397 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0769 to the December average rate of 3.1555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.1839 was down 8.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.4622, 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 15,919 XAF

2025 Average 15,080 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 14,721 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,198.65 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.1856

2.9735

JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD to XAF 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 3.0690, compared to 3.1617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0690

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2010 XAF (High: 3.1451 / Low: 2.9442). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 XAF (High: 3.1624 / Low: 3.1485).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2010

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

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 0.0857 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 3.1679) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.7968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3711 (+13.27%).

2026 Avg (July) 3.1679

2025 Avg (July) 2.7968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.1451	2.9442	3.0769
February	3.0349	2.9567	2.9911
March	3.1321	3.0404	3.0962
April	3.1128	3.0159	3.0504
May	3.0859	3.0417	3.0717
June	3.1725	3.0750	3.1278
July	3.1839	3.1572	3.1679
August	3.1624	3.1485	3.1555