YEARLY HIGH
0.0453 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0219 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0255 RUB

2014 LBP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0224 to the December average rate of 0.0372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0453 was up 104.83% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0221, 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 227 RUB
2013 Average 106 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 109 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.22 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0387
0.0209
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 0.0232, compared to 0.0278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0116 RUB (High: 0.0453 / Low: 0.0337). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 RUB (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0234).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0372) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+70.41%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0372
2013 Avg (December) 0.0218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0234 0.0219 0.0224
February 0.0240 0.0231 0.0234
March 0.0243 0.0234 0.0240
April 0.0240 0.0234 0.0236
May 0.0237 0.0226 0.0231
June 0.0232 0.0223 0.0228
July 0.0236 0.0225 0.0230
August 0.0245 0.0236 0.0239
September 0.0261 0.0244 0.0251
October 0.0284 0.0262 0.0270
November 0.0330 0.0284 0.0307
December 0.0453 0.0337 0.0372