YEARLY HIGH
17.2094 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.6285 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2371 LSL

2026 CUP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 17.2094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 0.6285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5809 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3185 to the December average rate of 0.6404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.2094 was down 12.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.7054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,047 LSL
2025 Average 89,416 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 3,143 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,904.26 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.3397
-0.9741
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 10.7698, compared to 0.6393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 16.3359 LSL (High: 16.9770 / Low: 0.6412). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LSL (High: 0.6406 / Low: 0.6401).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.3359
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.6627 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 16.7302) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.2526), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5224 (-8.34%).

2026 Avg (March) 16.7302
2025 Avg (March) 18.2526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5654 15.7757 16.3185
February 16.1289 15.8839 16.0009
March 17.2094 15.8869 16.7302
April 16.9770 0.6412 14.2981
May 0.6470 0.6308 0.6354
June 0.6437 0.6285 0.6354
July 0.6526 0.6299 0.6383
August 0.6406 0.6401 0.6404