2026 NZD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.9303 LSL

YEARLY LOW

9.2282 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6138 LSL

2026 NZD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NZD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 9.9303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 9.2282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7021 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5261 to the December average rate of 9.6738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.9303 was down 11.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.2645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,652 LSL

2025 Average 52,028 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 46,141 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,510.50 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.8012

9.4156

JanuMarcMayJuly

NZD 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 9.6238, compared to 9.5838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6238

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.4994 LSL (High: 9.7276 / Low: 9.2282). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0937 LSL (High: 9.7016 / Low: 9.6079).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4994

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0937

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2720 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 9.7691) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.4393), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6702 (-6.42%).

2026 Avg (March) 9.7691

2025 Avg (March) 10.4393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.6555	9.3986	9.5261
February	9.7289	9.4949	9.6130
March	9.9303	9.4636	9.7691
April	9.8166	9.5140	9.6672
May	9.8256	9.6505	9.7197
June	9.6918	9.2838	9.4477
July	9.7276	9.2282	9.4939
August	9.7016	9.6079	9.6738