2016 LTL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.4454 RUB

YEARLY LOW

18.2897 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.7287 RUB

2016 LTL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 26.4454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 18.2897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1556 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.6127 to the December average rate of 18.9372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.4454 was up 11.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 23.6371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 132,227 RUB

2015 Average 101,224 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 91,449 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,778.10 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.7915

18.3141

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 22.9592, compared to 20.4981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.9592

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.0033 RUB (High: 26.4454 / Low: 23.4421). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6877 RUB (High: 22.1630 / Low: 21.4753).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0033

May Spread (Stable) ±0.6877

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.3671 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 24.6127) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.7839), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8288 (+12.99%).

2016 Avg (January) 24.6127

2015 Avg (January) 21.7839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.4454	23.4421	24.6127
February	26.3028	24.2462	25.1684
March	23.7185	22.2175	22.8014
April	22.6962	21.4375	22.0186
May	22.1630	21.4753	21.7699
June	21.9886	20.6953	21.3842
July	21.5544	20.3809	20.8657
August	21.7667	20.8752	21.2435
September	21.6240	20.7868	21.2049
October	20.7220	20.0006	20.3494
November	21.1363	19.6326	20.3880
December	19.7958	18.2897	18.9372