2017 LRD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6724 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.4590 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5667 RUB

2017 LRD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.6724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.4590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2134 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6395 to the December average rate of 0.4667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6724 was down 30.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9711, 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 3,362 RUB

2016 Average 3,761 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,295 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,067.15 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6604

0.4491

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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 0.6166, compared to 0.5168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0998 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6166

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1683 RUB (High: 0.6724 / Low: 0.5041). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 RUB (High: 0.4946 / Low: 0.4837).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1683

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5316) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7071), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1755 (-24.81%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5316

2016 Avg (August) 0.7071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6714	0.6262	0.6395
February	0.6399	0.6071	0.6202
March	0.6341	0.5928	0.6156
April	0.6078	0.5907	0.6003
May	0.6230	0.5962	0.6067
June	0.6412	0.5970	0.6174
July	0.6667	0.6269	0.6428
August	0.6724	0.5041	0.5316
September	0.5020	0.4867	0.4931
October	0.4946	0.4837	0.4879
November	0.4967	0.4659	0.4786
December	0.4721	0.4590	0.4667