YEARLY HIGH
4.6591 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.2709 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4697 GMD

2026 LSL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 4.6591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 4.2709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3881 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5037 to the December average rate of 4.4685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.6591 was up 4.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.4758, 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 23,295 GMD
2025 Average 20,211 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 21,355 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,940.63 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.5972
4.3703
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL to GMD 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 4.4692, compared to 4.4712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2926 GMD (High: 4.5635 / Low: 4.2709). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 GMD (High: 4.4873 / Low: 4.4590).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2926
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

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 0.1891 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.5037) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.8381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6656 (+17.34%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.5037
2025 Avg (January) 3.8381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6591 4.4388 4.5037
February 4.6273 4.5260 4.5783
March 4.5635 4.2709 4.3892
April 4.5121 4.3376 4.4349
May 4.4736 4.3818 4.4507
June 4.5370 4.3737 4.4586
July 4.5312 4.4036 4.4739
August 4.4873 4.4590 4.4685