2023 LRD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5414 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.4262 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4883 RUB

2023 LRD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LRD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.5414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.4262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1152 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4504 to the December average rate of 0.4838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.5414 was down 41.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.9264, 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 2,707 RUB

2022 Average 2,286 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,131 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 576.21 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.5263

0.4435

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 0.4746, compared to 0.5020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4746

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0509 RUB (High: 0.4770 / Low: 0.4262). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 RUB (High: 0.5020 / Low: 0.4855).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0509

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 0.5194) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.4026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1167 (+28.99%).

2023 Avg (October) 0.5194

2022 Avg (October) 0.4026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4770	0.4262	0.4504
February	0.4943	0.4457	0.4700
March	0.5025	0.4696	0.4789
April	0.5039	0.4777	0.4966
May	0.4875	0.4571	0.4740
June	0.4932	0.4568	0.4776
July	0.5020	0.4855	0.4932
August	0.5357	0.4955	0.5144
September	0.5293	0.5085	0.5191
October	0.5414	0.4957	0.5194
November	0.4975	0.4695	0.4823
December	0.4932	0.4694	0.4838