2026 NPR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2972 LRD

YEARLY LOW

1.1716 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2207 LRD

2026 NPR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.2972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 1.1716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1255 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2514 to the December average rate of 1.1852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2972 was down 11.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.4736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,486 LRD

2025 Average 6,935 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 5,858 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 627.60 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2871

1.1741

JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR 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 1.2328, compared to 1.1844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2328

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0560 LRD (High: 1.2972 / Low: 1.2412). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 LRD (High: 1.1875 / Low: 1.1834).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0560

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0424 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1.2777) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1483 (-10.40%).

2026 Avg (February) 1.2777

2025 Avg (February) 1.4260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2724	1.2346	1.2514
February	1.2972	1.2412	1.2777
March	1.2623	1.2066	1.2352
April	1.2474	1.2115	1.2329
May	1.2113	1.1916	1.1980
June	1.2129	1.1912	1.2018
July	1.2006	1.1716	1.1835
August	1.1875	1.1834	1.1852