YEARLY HIGH
9.2958 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.1859 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3321 RUB

2022 LSL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 9.2958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 3.1859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1098 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9467 to the December average rate of 3.8474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.2958 was up 72.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.3991, 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 46,479 RUB
2021 Average 24,969 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 15,930 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,549.22 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.7557
3.0226
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 5.0989, compared to 3.5653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 3.6850 RUB (High: 9.2958 / Low: 5.6108). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2283 RUB (High: 3.5997 / Low: 3.3714).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6850
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 7.3613) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.9722), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3891 (+48.05%).

2022 Avg (March) 7.3613
2021 Avg (March) 4.9722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2267 4.6891 4.9467
February 6.8522 4.8598 5.1723
March 9.2958 5.6108 7.3613
April 5.8626 4.4931 5.3603
May 4.6190 3.6448 4.0986
June 4.0925 3.2567 3.6540
July 3.9299 3.2237 3.5626
August 3.8361 3.4945 3.6413
September 3.7423 3.1859 3.4343
October 3.5743 3.2299 3.4170
November 3.5997 3.3714 3.4889
December 4.3357 3.4697 3.8474