2016 LSL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.0289 RUB

YEARLY LOW

4.1607 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.5565 RUB

2016 LSL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 5.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 4.1607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8682 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7025 to the December average rate of 4.4738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.0289 was down 16.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.0025, 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 25,144 RUB

2015 Average 24,014 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 20,803 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,341.15 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9457

4.2526

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 4.5537, compared to 4.5593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.4401 RUB (High: 4.6008 / Low: 4.1607). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1916 RUB (High: 4.6563 / Low: 4.4647).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4401

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1916

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3393 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 4.8879) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.5481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6602 (-11.90%).

2016 Avg (February) 4.8879

2015 Avg (February) 5.5481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.9445	4.5564	4.7025
February	5.0289	4.7125	4.8879
March	4.6984	4.4205	4.5486
April	4.6563	4.4647	4.5575
May	4.6008	4.1607	4.3104
June	4.4237	4.2263	4.3151
July	4.7555	4.3503	4.4736
August	4.8599	4.4869	4.7147
September	4.7211	4.4862	4.5811
October	4.6659	4.3931	4.4927
November	4.8072	4.4848	4.6202
December	4.6809	4.3462	4.4738