YEARLY HIGH
55.7866 RUB
YEARLY LOW
15.2880 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7530 RUB

2021 LYD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 55.7866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 15.2880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.4986 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7042 to the December average rate of 16.0481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 55.7866 was down 5.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 58.7776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 278,933 RUB
2020 Average 260,849 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 76,440 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202,492.78 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

22.3080
15.0621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to RUB 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 17.4360, compared to 16.0700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 39.3503 RUB (High: 55.7866 / Low: 16.4363). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2260 RUB (High: 16.4066 / Low: 16.1807).

January Spread (Volatile) ±39.3503
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.0332 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 21.7042) against the same month in 2020 (average: 44.2082), the exchange rate shifted by -22.5041 (-50.90%).

2021 Avg (January) 21.7042
2020 Avg (January) 44.2082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.7866 16.4363 21.7042
February 17.0798 16.4686 16.6710
March 17.0302 16.1810 16.5823
April 17.1591 16.6095 16.8851
May 16.8249 16.3820 16.5553
June 16.5152 16.0342 16.2181
July 16.5779 16.1971 16.3836
August 16.4066 16.1807 16.2673
September 16.2829 16.0063 16.1244
October 15.9822 15.2880 15.6659
November 16.3757 15.5155 15.9305
December 16.2590 15.9328 16.0481