YEARLY HIGH
1412.4088 STD
YEARLY LOW
1294.7469 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1359.4239 STD

2026 LSL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1412.4088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1294.7469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 117.6619 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1365.6910 to the December average rate of 1356.7085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1412.4088 was up 5.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 1345.0837, 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 7,062,044 STD
2025 Average 6,237,742 STD
Yearly Trough Low 6,473,734 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588,309.75 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1398.5886
1326.2666
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL to STD 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 1359.8765, compared to 1356.7085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1359.8765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1356.7085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 107.7813 STD (High: 1402.5282 / Low: 1294.7469). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.3088 STD (High: 1402.7940 / Low: 1381.4852).

March Spread (Volatile) ±107.7813
February Spread (Stable) ±21.3088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 60.2683 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.2683

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1365.6910) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1188.3912), the exchange rate shifted by +177.2998 (+14.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 1365.6910
2025 Avg (January) 1188.3912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1412.4088 1345.0837 1365.6910
February 1402.7940 1381.4852 1392.5617
March 1402.5282 1294.7469 1332.2934
April 1362.4359 1312.4666 1344.8772
May 1371.6714 1337.4430 1361.9713
June 1376.7140 1344.2067 1361.8644
July 1373.6426 1325.9573 1356.7085