YEARLY HIGH
36.1588 SOS
YEARLY LOW
33.2831 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.8065 SOS

2026 LSL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 36.1588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 33.2831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8757 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.9828 to the December average rate of 34.5874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 36.1588 was up 3.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 34.8090, 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 180,794 SOS
2025 Average 159,960 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 166,415 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,378.49 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

35.8067
33.9752
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL to SOS 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 34.8508, compared to 34.6736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.8508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.5926 SOS (High: 35.8757 / Low: 33.2831). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1177 SOS (High: 34.6592 / Low: 34.5415).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5926
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1177

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 1.5262 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 34.9828) against the same month in 2025 (average: 30.4856), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4971 (+14.75%).

2026 Avg (January) 34.9828
2025 Avg (January) 30.4856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.1588 34.4654 34.9828
February 35.9856 35.3004 35.6541
March 35.8757 33.2831 34.1278
April 34.9392 33.6297 34.4939
May 35.1678 34.2737 34.9159
June 35.3179 34.4364 34.9303
July 35.2346 33.9863 34.7598
August 34.6592 34.5415 34.5874