YEARLY HIGH
2.4896 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.2704 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4001 LSL

2026 CNY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 2.4896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 2.2704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2192 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3406 to the December average rate of 2.4427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.4896 was down 7.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.6810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 62,240 LSL
2025 Average 62,189 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 56,760 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,479.75 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.4554
2.3028
JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY 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 2.3889, compared to 2.4339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1731 LSL (High: 2.4896 / Low: 2.3165). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LSL (High: 2.4431 / Low: 2.4419).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1731
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.4272) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.5173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0901 (-3.58%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.4272
2025 Avg (March) 2.5173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3725 2.2704 2.3406
February 2.3280 2.2976 2.3155
March 2.4896 2.3165 2.4272
April 2.4658 2.3985 2.4230
May 2.4399 2.4007 2.4124
June 2.4415 2.3931 2.4146
July 2.4824 2.3873 2.4251
August 2.4431 2.4419 2.4427