2026 LSL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.1139 RUB

YEARLY LOW

4.3318 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.6848 RUB

2026 LSL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 5.1139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 4.3318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7821 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7809 to the December average rate of 4.8089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.1139 was down 15.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.0296, 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 25,569 RUB

2025 Average 23,408 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 21,659 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,910.46 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.8603

4.3364

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 4.6566, compared to 4.7691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6566

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.4398 RUB (High: 4.7957 / Low: 4.3559). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 RUB (High: 4.8138 / Low: 4.8065).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4398

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2667 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 4.8166) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.7140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1026 (+2.18%).

2026 Avg (March) 4.8166

2025 Avg (March) 4.7140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.9202	4.6699	4.7809
February	4.8625	4.7545	4.7981
March	5.1139	4.6921	4.8166
April	4.7638	4.5060	4.6468
May	4.5002	4.3318	4.3801
June	4.7957	4.3559	4.5173
July	4.8273	4.6415	4.7292
August	4.8138	4.8065	4.8089