YEARLY HIGH
0.0091 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 RUB

2020 LAK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0070 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0091 was up 12.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0081, 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 45 RUB
2019 Average 37 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 34 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.11 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0085
0.0068
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 0.0078, compared to 0.0082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 RUB (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0074). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 RUB (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0080).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0084) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+10.10%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0084
2019 Avg (March) 0.0076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0072 0.0069 0.0070
February 0.0075 0.0071 0.0072
March 0.0091 0.0074 0.0084
April 0.0088 0.0081 0.0084
May 0.0084 0.0078 0.0081
June 0.0079 0.0076 0.0077
July 0.0082 0.0078 0.0079
August 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081
September 0.0086 0.0081 0.0083
October 0.0086 0.0082 0.0084
November 0.0087 0.0081 0.0083
December 0.0082 0.0079 0.0080