2026 NAD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7251 LRD

YEARLY LOW

10.6775 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1374 LRD

2026 NAD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NAD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 11.7251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 10.6775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0476 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1429 to the December average rate of 10.9381, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.7251 was up 2.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.4920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 58,625 LRD

2025 Average 53,983 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 53,387 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,238.03 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.6513

10.8733

JanuMarcMayJuly

NAD to LRD 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 11.1879, compared to 10.9858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1879

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.9719 LRD (High: 11.7251 / Low: 10.7531). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 LRD (High: 10.9510 / Low: 10.9236).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9719

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 11.1429) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.1616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9813 (+9.66%).

2026 Avg (January) 11.1429

2025 Avg (January) 10.1616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7251	10.7531	11.1429
February	11.7220	11.4525	11.5864
March	11.5451	10.6775	10.9593
April	11.2764	10.7987	11.1080
May	11.2733	11.0369	11.1947
June	11.2789	10.9759	11.1359
July	11.1906	10.7811	11.0334
August	10.9510	10.9236	10.9381