2026 LSL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0325 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9737 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0011 ZAR

2026 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 1.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.9737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0588 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9988 to the December average rate of 1.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0325 was down 1.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0498, 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 5,163 ZAR

2025 Average 5,000 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,869 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 294.07 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0050

0.9982

JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL to ZAR 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 1.0009, compared to 1.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0009

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0396 ZAR (High: 1.0134 / Low: 0.9737). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 ZAR (High: 1.0041 / Low: 1.0004).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0396

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.0044) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+0.42%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.0044

2025 Avg (June) 1.0002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0089	0.9895	0.9988
February	1.0180	0.9913	1.0006
March	1.0135	0.9797	1.0024
April	1.0134	0.9737	0.9994
May	1.0031	0.9961	0.9996
June	1.0325	0.9948	1.0044
July	1.0234	0.9867	1.0013
August	1.0041	1.0004	1.0024