YEARLY HIGH
1.7937 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.6185 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7110 LSL

2026 NOK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.7937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.6185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1752 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6408 to the December average rate of 1.7309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7937 was down 1.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NOK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,969 LSL
2025 Average 8,612 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 8,093 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 876.02 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7781
1.6283
JanuMarcMayJuly

NOK to LSL 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 1.7107, compared to 1.7120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1040 LSL (High: 1.7732 / Low: 1.6692). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 LSL (High: 1.7412 / Low: 1.7196).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1040
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1.7656) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7695), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-0.22%).

2026 Avg (May) 1.7656
2025 Avg (May) 1.7695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6695 1.6185 1.6408
February 1.6928 1.6304 1.6710
March 1.7732 1.6692 1.7327
April 1.7795 1.7182 1.7488
May 1.7937 1.7555 1.7656
June 1.7560 1.6522 1.7051
July 1.7470 1.6491 1.6932
August 1.7412 1.7196 1.7309