2026 LSL to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.9234 ETB

YEARLY LOW

9.0025 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6232 ETB

2026 LSL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 9.9234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 9.0025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9208 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5365 to the December average rate of 9.7015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.9234 was up 5.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.3754, 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 49,617 ETB

2025 Average 38,978 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 45,013 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,604.16 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.8316

9.2718

JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL to ETB 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 9.5832, compared to 9.7432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5832

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7624 ETB (High: 9.7649 / Low: 9.0025). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1049 ETB (High: 9.7690 / Low: 9.6641).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7624

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3848 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 9.7615) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.5995), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1621 (+28.45%).

2026 Avg (June) 9.7615

2025 Avg (June) 7.5995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.8594	9.3754	9.5365
February	9.8201	9.6123	9.7033
March	9.7649	9.0025	9.3184
April	9.5792	9.1890	9.4431
May	9.8515	9.4223	9.7366
June	9.9234	9.6131	9.7615
July	9.9072	9.5465	9.7849
August	9.7690	9.6641	9.7015