YEARLY HIGH
0.6178 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.5575 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5848 NOK

2026 LSL to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.6178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.5575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0603 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6095 to the December average rate of 0.5777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6178 was up 0.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6118, 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 3,089 NOK
2025 Average 2,905 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 2,787 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.74 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6138
0.5621
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL to NOK 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 0.5850, compared to 0.5843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0358 NOK (High: 0.6053 / Low: 0.5695). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 NOK (High: 0.5815 / Low: 0.5743).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0358
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.6095) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+0.71%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.6095
2025 Avg (January) 0.6052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6178 0.5990 0.6095
February 0.6134 0.5907 0.5985
March 0.5991 0.5640 0.5773
April 0.5820 0.5620 0.5719
May 0.5696 0.5575 0.5664
June 0.6053 0.5695 0.5867
July 0.6064 0.5724 0.5908
August 0.5815 0.5743 0.5777