YEARLY HIGH
0.0101 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0074 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 RUB

2016 LAK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0094 to the December average rate of 0.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0101 was up 11.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51 RUB
2015 Average 38 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 37 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.43 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0097
0.0074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 RUB (High: 0.0101 / Low: 0.0089). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 RUB (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0077).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0094) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+19.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0094
2015 Avg (January) 0.0079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0101 0.0089 0.0094
February 0.0098 0.0093 0.0095
March 0.0091 0.0083 0.0086
April 0.0084 0.0080 0.0082
May 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081
June 0.0082 0.0078 0.0080
July 0.0082 0.0077 0.0080
August 0.0083 0.0079 0.0080
September 0.0081 0.0078 0.0080
October 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
November 0.0081 0.0078 0.0079
December 0.0079 0.0074 0.0076