YEARLY HIGH
0.9438 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.7992 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8448 SCR

2026 LSL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.9438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.7992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1445 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8626 to the December average rate of 0.8231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9438 was up 3.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9152, 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 4,719 SCR
2025 Average 4,005 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 3,996 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722.61 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8678
0.8191
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL to SCR 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 0.8509, compared to 0.8264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1264 SCR (High: 0.9438 / Low: 0.8174). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 SCR (High: 0.8397 / Low: 0.8249).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1264
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.8637) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0832 (+10.66%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.8637
2025 Avg (February) 0.7805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9295 0.8097 0.8626
February 0.9438 0.8174 0.8637
March 0.9093 0.8043 0.8466
April 0.9269 0.8087 0.8624
May 0.8397 0.8249 0.8345
June 0.8630 0.7992 0.8359
July 0.8923 0.8051 0.8297
August 0.8348 0.8188 0.8231