2026 LSL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5120 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.4673 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4915 SBD

2026 LSL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.5120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.4673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0447 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4976 to the December average rate of 0.4900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5120 was up 4.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4912, 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 2,560 SBD

2025 Average 2,325 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,337 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.63 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5053

0.4790

JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL to SBD 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 0.4918, compared to 0.4906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4918

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0391 SBD (High: 0.5064 / Low: 0.4673). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.4900 / Low: 0.4900).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0391

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4976) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0478 (+10.63%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4976

2025 Avg (January) 0.4498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5120	0.4911	0.4976
February	0.5069	0.4996	0.5031
March	0.5064	0.4673	0.4812
April	0.4921	0.4735	0.4855
May	0.4945	0.4827	0.4912
June	0.4981	0.4858	0.4920
July	0.4992	0.4809	0.4911
August	0.4900	0.4900	0.4900