YEARLY HIGH
9.8594 JPY
YEARLY LOW
9.2486 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6526 JPY

2026 LSL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 9.8594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 9.2486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6108 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6052 to the December average rate of 9.7939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.8594 was up 4.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.4693, 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 49,297 JPY
2025 Average 41,906 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 46,243 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,053.96 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.8239
9.4638
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LSL to JPY 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 9.6526, 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 9.6526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.6108 JPY (High: 9.8594 / Low: 9.2486). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1558 JPY (High: 9.8514 / Low: 9.6957).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6108
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1986 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 9.4938) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.1725), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3213 (+16.17%).

2026 Avg (March) 9.4938
2025 Avg (March) 8.1725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7751 9.4611 9.6052
February 9.8310 9.5237 9.6924
March 9.8594 9.2486 9.4938
April 9.7422 9.3665 9.6135
May 9.8074 9.4182 9.7166
June 9.8514 9.6957 9.7939