2018 LRD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4868 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.3876 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4374 RUB

2018 LRD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.4868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.3876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0992 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4467 to the December average rate of 0.4290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4868 was down 27.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6724, 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 2,434 RUB

2017 Average 2,832 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 1,938 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 496.06 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4718

0.3990

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 0.4506, compared to 0.4243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4506

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0448 RUB (High: 0.4790 / Low: 0.4342). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 RUB (High: 0.4402 / Low: 0.4324).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0359 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.4657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1410 (-23.23%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.4657

2017 Avg (May) 0.6067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4592	0.4359	0.4467
February	0.4657	0.4266	0.4506
March	0.4402	0.4324	0.4358
April	0.4790	0.4342	0.4636
May	0.4868	0.4473	0.4657
June	0.4543	0.4190	0.4410
July	0.4205	0.3876	0.4051
August	0.4435	0.4156	0.4328
September	0.4576	0.4213	0.4366
October	0.4281	0.4149	0.4205
November	0.4312	0.4153	0.4218
December	0.4416	0.4201	0.4290