YEARLY HIGH
0.2732 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.2390 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2556 LSL

2026 AFN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.2390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2491 to the December average rate of 0.2503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2732 was up 0.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,366 LSL
2025 Average 1,283 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,195 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.69 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2669
0.2474
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to LSL 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 0.2571, compared to 0.2510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0190 LSL (High: 0.2732 / Low: 0.2542). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LSL (High: 0.2513 / Low: 0.2499).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2653) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0102 (+4.00%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2653
2025 Avg (March) 0.2551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2547 0.2390 0.2491
February 0.2580 0.2420 0.2501
March 0.2732 0.2542 0.2653
April 0.2690 0.2540 0.2598
May 0.2624 0.2578 0.2598
June 0.2644 0.2540 0.2586
July 0.2585 0.2463 0.2517
August 0.2513 0.2499 0.2503