YEARLY HIGH
92.0129 RUB
YEARLY LOW
55.8149 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.1009 RUB

2017 LVL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 92.0129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 55.8149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.1980 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.5525 to the December average rate of 58.5674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 92.0129 was down 28.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 129.0844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 460,065 RUB
2016 Average 530,105 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 279,075 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,990.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

91.0842
54.0256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 69.5556, compared to 58.6461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.9094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.5556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.6461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 34.8655 RUB (High: 91.9403 / Low: 57.0748). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1113 RUB (High: 58.2863 / Low: 57.1750).

February Spread (Volatile) ±34.8655
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 28.4904 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.4904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 83.5525) against the same month in 2016 (average: 120.0872), the exchange rate shifted by -36.5348 (-30.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 83.5525
2016 Avg (January) 120.0872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.0129 59.1748 83.5525
February 91.9403 57.0748 71.1817
March 89.8067 85.5803 87.9960
April 85.7277 55.8149 59.5056
May 58.4540 56.3386 57.1138
June 60.2750 56.4133 57.9840
July 60.7950 58.9050 59.5913
August 60.5249 58.0117 59.4033
September 58.2044 56.9468 57.6391
October 58.2863 57.1750 57.7337
November 60.3391 58.2447 58.9420
December 59.2365 57.6042 58.5674