YEARLY HIGH
147.2974 LAK
YEARLY LOW
132.2523 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.9982 LAK

2017 RUB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 147.2974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 132.2523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0452 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.5958 to the December average rate of 142.0940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 147.2974 was up 9.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 134.8123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 736,487 LAK
2016 Average 609,155 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 661,261 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,225.92 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

144.8679
134.7528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LAK 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 140.5529, compared to 141.4435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.5529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.4435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 11.2534 LAK (High: 147.2974 / Low: 136.0441). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8369 LAK (High: 145.1613 / Low: 142.3244).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.2534
October Spread (Stable) ±2.8369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.5089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 140.4852) against the same month in 2016 (average: 116.3888), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0964 (+20.70%).

2017 Avg (March) 140.4852
2016 Avg (March) 116.3888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.6739 132.2523 135.5958
February 144.2949 133.2239 139.1773
March 147.2974 136.0441 140.4852
April 146.6816 140.2510 143.9270
May 145.5939 137.2176 142.5178
June 144.6074 136.8893 141.6142
July 140.3552 134.0721 138.1053
August 142.3942 136.8089 139.3646
September 145.4403 142.4935 144.0249
October 145.1613 142.3244 143.9470
November 142.9281 137.0968 141.1249
December 144.4024 140.3824 142.0940