YEARLY HIGH
4.6944 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.0756 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3841 RUB

2017 LSL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4.6944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 4.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6189 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4227 to the December average rate of 4.4603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6944 was down 6.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.0289, 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 23,472 RUB
2016 Average 22,776 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 20,378 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,094.37 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.5793
4.1416
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 4.3902, compared to 4.3780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4163 RUB (High: 4.6944 / Low: 4.2782). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1164 RUB (High: 4.5644 / Low: 4.4480).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4163
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1164

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2819 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.4603) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4738), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0135 (-0.30%).

2017 Avg (December) 4.4603
2016 Avg (December) 4.4738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5203 4.3568 4.4227
February 4.5152 4.3274 4.4223
March 4.5895 4.1930 4.4828
April 4.3391 4.0756 4.2008
May 4.4112 4.2334 4.3119
June 4.6250 4.3233 4.5009
July 4.6247 4.4606 4.5428
August 4.5644 4.4480 4.4873
September 4.4620 4.2357 4.3834
October 4.2931 4.0801 4.2162
November 4.2933 4.1006 4.1780
December 4.6944 4.2782 4.4603