YEARLY HIGH
5.1869 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.9192 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4083 RUB

2020 LSL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 5.1869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 3.9192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2677 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3104 to the December average rate of 4.9694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1869 was up 5.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.9219, 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 25,934 RUB
2019 Average 22,413 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 19,596 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,338.34 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0656
3.9111
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 4.1945, compared to 4.6221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5016 RUB (High: 4.7523 / Low: 4.2506). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1151 RUB (High: 4.3512 / Low: 4.2361).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5016
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4395 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.9694) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.3609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6084 (+13.95%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.9694
2019 Avg (December) 4.3609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4293 4.2410 4.3104
February 4.3512 4.2361 4.2849
March 4.7523 4.2506 4.4799
April 4.3787 3.9192 4.0404
May 4.1334 3.9439 4.0073
June 4.1898 3.9545 4.0441
July 4.4697 4.1120 4.2689
August 4.5099 4.1534 4.2975
September 4.6715 4.4241 4.5427
October 4.8665 4.6105 4.7106
November 4.9934 4.7927 4.9437
December 5.1869 4.8259 4.9694