2018 LBP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0466 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0367 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0415 RUB

2018 LBP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0374 to the December average rate of 0.0448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0466 was up 14.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0407, 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 233 RUB

2017 Average 193 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 184 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.18 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0455

0.0367

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 0.0393, compared to 0.0437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0393

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0039 RUB (High: 0.0417 / Low: 0.0377). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RUB (High: 0.0382 / Low: 0.0373).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0447) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0382), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+16.92%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0447

2017 Avg (September) 0.0382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0382	0.0369	0.0374
February	0.0386	0.0367	0.0376
March	0.0382	0.0373	0.0377
April	0.0417	0.0377	0.0402
May	0.0422	0.0402	0.0412
June	0.0423	0.0409	0.0415
July	0.0421	0.0408	0.0416
August	0.0451	0.0417	0.0439
September	0.0466	0.0433	0.0447
October	0.0442	0.0429	0.0436
November	0.0449	0.0434	0.0440
December	0.0461	0.0439	0.0448