YEARLY HIGH
5.3052 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.9221 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6231 RUB

2023 LSL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 5.3052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 3.9221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3832 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0909 to the December average rate of 4.8782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3052 was down 42.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.2958, 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 26,526 RUB
2022 Average 21,645 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 19,610 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,915.80 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.2032
3.9898
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 4.2434, compared to 5.0029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.6210 RUB (High: 4.7173 / Low: 4.0963). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0999 RUB (High: 4.1514 / Low: 4.0516).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6210
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0999

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3068 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 5.0979) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.6413), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4566 (+40.00%).

2023 Avg (August) 5.0979
2022 Avg (August) 3.6413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3425 3.9221 4.0909
February 4.1514 4.0516 4.1063
March 4.3483 4.0849 4.1801
April 4.5337 4.3483 4.4661
May 4.3899 4.0054 4.1592
June 4.7173 4.0963 4.4578
July 5.2218 4.6537 4.9752
August 5.3052 4.9202 5.0979
September 5.1904 5.0096 5.1021
October 5.2906 4.8836 5.0927
November 5.0835 4.6865 4.8711
December 5.0596 4.6897 4.8782