YEARLY HIGH
2.1963 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.0211 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0960 LSL

2026 HKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 2.1963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 2.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1752 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0931 to the December average rate of 2.1031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1963 was down 13.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.5390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,907 LSL
2025 Average 57,350 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 50,527 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,380.23 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.1465
2.0381
JanuMarcMayJuly

HKD 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 2.0948, compared to 2.0996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1655 LSL (High: 2.1963 / Low: 2.0308). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 LSL (High: 2.1036 / Low: 2.1025).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1655
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0460 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.1374) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.3479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2104 (-8.96%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.1374
2025 Avg (March) 2.3479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1275 2.0211 2.0931
February 2.0643 2.0308 2.0471
March 2.1963 2.0308 2.1374
April 2.1663 2.0877 2.1152
May 2.1263 2.0728 2.0881
June 2.1142 2.0661 2.0877
July 2.1429 2.0684 2.0960
August 2.1036 2.1025 2.1031