YEARLY HIGH
3.6008 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.1069 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3082 RUB

2013 LSL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.6008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 3.1069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4940 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4491 to the December average rate of 3.1704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.6008 was down 10.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.0089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,004 RUB
2012 Average 18,941 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 15,534 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,469.88 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.4770
3.1425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 3.3727, compared to 3.2436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3128 RUB (High: 3.4828 / Low: 3.1700). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0656 RUB (High: 3.2604 / Low: 3.1948).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3128
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1357 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.4491) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.9129), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4637 (-11.85%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.4491
2012 Avg (January) 3.9129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6008 3.3330 3.4491
February 3.4570 3.3400 3.3957
March 3.4016 3.3109 3.3566
April 3.4844 3.3805 3.4446
May 3.4828 3.1700 3.3631
June 3.2833 3.1601 3.2274
July 3.3674 3.2590 3.3039
August 3.3523 3.1941 3.2806
September 3.3310 3.1944 3.2606
October 3.2604 3.1948 3.2379
November 3.2650 3.1514 3.2082
December 3.2486 3.1069 3.1704