YEARLY HIGH
0.0634 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.0442 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0541 IMP

2026 LSL to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.0634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0192 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0613 to the December average rate of 0.0455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0634 was up 5.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0604, 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 317 IMP
2025 Average 280 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 221 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.91 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0642
0.0437
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL to IMP 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 0.0555, compared to 0.0455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0165 IMP (High: 0.0611 / Low: 0.0446). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 IMP (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0620).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0613) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+14.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0613
2025 Avg (January) 0.0533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0634 0.0604 0.0613
February 0.0630 0.0620 0.0625
March 0.0629 0.0581 0.0598
April 0.0611 0.0446 0.0581
May 0.0458 0.0442 0.0454
June 0.0466 0.0452 0.0459
July 0.0461 0.0447 0.0455