YEARLY HIGH
4.9219 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.1967 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4843 RUB

2019 LSL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 4.9219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 4.1967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7252 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8043 to the December average rate of 4.3609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.9219 was down 5.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.2206, 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 24,610 RUB
2018 Average 23,773 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 20,983 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,626.07 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.8532
4.2667
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 4.5977, compared to 4.3709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2885 RUB (High: 4.5272 / Low: 4.2388). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1255 RUB (High: 4.5577 / Low: 4.4322).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2885
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2304 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 4.7748) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.8055), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0307 (-0.64%).

2019 Avg (February) 4.7748
2018 Avg (February) 4.8055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9087 4.6471 4.8043
February 4.9219 4.6670 4.7748
March 4.7125 4.4270 4.5444
April 4.6418 4.4737 4.5639
May 4.5675 4.4144 4.5047
June 4.5088 4.3160 4.3937
July 4.5577 4.4322 4.5028
August 4.5272 4.2388 4.3593
September 4.4776 4.2530 4.3702
October 4.4096 4.2323 4.3155
November 4.4047 4.1967 4.3166
December 4.4246 4.2777 4.3609