YEARLY HIGH
272.3781 LRD
YEARLY LOW
247.4689 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
260.1334 LRD

2026 XDR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 272.3781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 247.4689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9091 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.3110 to the December average rate of 254.9840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 272.3781 was down 6.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 289.9237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,361,890 LRD
2025 Average 1,339,237 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,237,345 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,545.74 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

270.4717
252.3225
JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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 262.0413, compared to 254.4095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.0413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 254.4095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 16.0453 LRD (High: 271.8433 / Low: 255.7980). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4335 LRD (High: 255.1945 / Low: 254.7610).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.0453
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4335

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 9.0450 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 268.9593) against the same month in 2025 (average: 259.4589), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5004 (+3.66%).

2026 Avg (February) 268.9593
2025 Avg (February) 259.4589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 271.8433 255.7980 261.3110
February 272.3781 264.8564 268.9593
March 265.8141 257.1001 259.9143
April 266.3247 258.3548 263.4950
May 264.3288 260.4847 261.7469
June 261.9027 247.4689 256.8214
July 254.9514 252.6012 253.8350
August 255.1945 254.7610 254.9840