YEARLY HIGH
20.6163 HUF
YEARLY LOW
18.6041 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.3817 HUF

2026 LSL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 20.6163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 18.6041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0122 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0496 to the December average rate of 19.1501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.6163 was down 4.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 21.6011, 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 103,081 HUF
2025 Average 98,580 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 93,020 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,061.22 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20.2838
18.5052
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL to HUF 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 19.4624, compared to 19.1398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.4624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.2531 HUF (High: 20.6163 / Low: 19.3632). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0797 HUF (High: 18.6838 / Low: 18.6041).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2531
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0797

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 20.1356) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.2881), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1525 (-0.75%).

2026 Avg (March) 20.1356
2025 Avg (March) 20.2881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2838 19.7368 20.0496
February 20.1793 19.7180 20.0149
March 20.6163 19.3632 20.1356
April 19.7055 18.7177 19.1329
May 18.6838 18.6041 18.6534
June 18.9986 18.6075 18.7878
July 19.4449 18.8079 19.1295
August 19.2761 19.0612 19.1501