YEARLY HIGH
0.0861 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0809 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0841 CAD

2026 LSL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0845 to the December average rate of 0.0851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0861 was up 3.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 430 CAD
2025 Average 391 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 404 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.16 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0856
0.0817
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LSL to CAD 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 0.0841, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0052 CAD (High: 0.0860 / Low: 0.0809). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 CAD (High: 0.0859 / Low: 0.0844).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0853) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0774), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+10.28%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0853
2025 Avg (February) 0.0774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0857 0.0828 0.0845
February 0.0861 0.0845 0.0853
March 0.0860 0.0809 0.0821
April 0.0846 0.0819 0.0832
May 0.0850 0.0816 0.0842
June 0.0859 0.0844 0.0851