YEARLY HIGH
0.7491 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3725 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4361 RUB

2014 LRD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LRD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.7491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.3725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3766 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4026 to the December average rate of 0.6151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7491 was up 68.97% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,745 RUB
2013 Average 2,079 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,862 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,882.87 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6387
0.3554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.4125, compared to 0.4597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.1914 RUB (High: 0.7491 / Low: 0.5576). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 RUB (High: 0.4217 / Low: 0.4108).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1914
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.6151) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2084 (+51.25%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.6151
2013 Avg (December) 0.4067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4111 0.3941 0.4026
February 0.4213 0.4062 0.4124
March 0.4582 0.4119 0.4392
April 0.4217 0.4108 0.4180
May 0.4236 0.4036 0.4117
June 0.4183 0.3725 0.3910
July 0.3860 0.3725 0.3790
August 0.4051 0.3862 0.3949
September 0.4325 0.4040 0.4155
October 0.4708 0.4328 0.4469
November 0.5460 0.4703 0.5070
December 0.7491 0.5576 0.6151