YEARLY HIGH
0.0221 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0199 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0211 RUB

2013 LBP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.0221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0221 was down 1.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111 RUB
2012 Average 103 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 99 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.37 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0220
0.0199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0206, compared to 0.0216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0011 RUB (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0210). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 RUB (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0218).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.0216) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+3.27%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.0216
2012 Avg (September) 0.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0203 0.0200 0.0201
February 0.0203 0.0199 0.0201
March 0.0207 0.0203 0.0205
April 0.0210 0.0205 0.0208
May 0.0211 0.0206 0.0208
June 0.0218 0.0210 0.0214
July 0.0220 0.0214 0.0217
August 0.0220 0.0218 0.0218
September 0.0221 0.0210 0.0216
October 0.0214 0.0210 0.0212
November 0.0220 0.0214 0.0217
December 0.0221 0.0216 0.0218