2026 LSL to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.9887 JPY

YEARLY LOW

9.2486 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6728 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 July 6, valuing the pair at 9.9887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 9.2486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7400 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6052 to the December average rate of 9.5468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.9887 was up 5.48% 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 49,943 JPY

2025 Average 41,906 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 46,243 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,700.15 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.9261

9.4545

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 9.6581, compared to 9.7168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7168

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, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JPY (High: 9.5468 / Low: 9.5468).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6108

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3400 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 9.8868) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.2891), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5977 (+19.27%).

2026 Avg (July) 9.8868

2025 Avg (July) 8.2891

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	9.9571	9.6957	9.8270
July	9.9887	9.7193	9.8868
August	9.5468	9.5468	9.5468