YEARLY HIGH
6.2332 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.5713 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0705 RUB

2024 LSL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LSL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 6.2332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 4.5713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6619 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7546 to the December average rate of 5.6957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 6.2332 was up 17.49% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.3052, 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 31,166 RUB
2023 Average 23,131 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 22,856 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,309.75 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.7898
4.6605
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 4.8552, compared to 5.2859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.8502 RUB (High: 6.2332 / Low: 5.3830). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1435 RUB (High: 5.5433 / Low: 5.3997).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8502
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1693 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 5.6295) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.8711), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7584 (+15.57%).

2024 Avg (November) 5.6295
2023 Avg (November) 4.8711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9542 4.5912 4.7546
February 4.9826 4.7472 4.8394
March 4.9468 4.7866 4.8705
April 5.0501 4.8092 4.9287
May 5.0464 4.8088 4.9535
June 4.9715 4.6298 4.7843
July 4.8886 4.6042 4.7901
August 5.1880 4.5713 4.9376
September 5.4870 4.8939 5.1859
October 5.5433 5.3997 5.4764
November 6.2332 5.3830 5.6295
December 6.0303 5.3741 5.6957