YEARLY HIGH
144.9180 CDF
YEARLY LOW
131.6239 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
139.2448 CDF

2026 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 144.9180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 131.6239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2941 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.5251 to the December average rate of 140.7496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 144.9180 was down 12.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 166.2340, 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 724,590 CDF
2025 Average 761,096 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 658,119 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,470.60 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

141.3670
135.4079
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LSL to CDF 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 139.2448, 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 139.2448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.2448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 13.2941 CDF (High: 144.9180 / Low: 131.6239). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8174 CDF (High: 140.5535 / Low: 138.7361).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.2941
May Spread (Stable) ±1.8174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.9659 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 138.5251) against the same month in 2025 (average: 152.1599), the exchange rate shifted by -13.6349 (-8.96%).

2026 Avg (January) 138.5251
2025 Avg (January) 152.1599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.9180 131.6239 138.5251
February 144.4638 133.3526 140.8704
March 140.0035 132.8507 135.9045
April 141.7639 135.8119 139.7469
May 140.5535 138.7361 139.6723
June 142.1057 139.4367 140.7496