YEARLY HIGH
0.8926 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.8269 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8644 ETB

2026 LRD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.8926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.8269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8563 to the December average rate of 0.8881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8926 was up 0.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8853, 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 4,463 ETB
2025 Average 3,615 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 4,135 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.36 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8932
0.8322
JanuMarcMayJuly

LRD to ETB 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.8568, compared to 0.8875 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.8568
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.8875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0357 ETB (High: 0.8730 / Low: 0.8373). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 ETB (High: 0.8544 / Low: 0.8466).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0357
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0078

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 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.8881) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1900 (+27.21%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.8881
2025 Avg (August) 0.6982

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Month High Low Average
January 0.8730 0.8373 0.8563
February 0.8518 0.8269 0.8372
March 0.8612 0.8422 0.8506
April 0.8544 0.8466 0.8504
May 0.8770 0.8537 0.8697
June 0.8849 0.8659 0.8764
July 0.8920 0.8781 0.8869
August 0.8926 0.8847 0.8881