YEARLY HIGH
1.5393 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.0298 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3420 LRD

2016 RUB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.5393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5095 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1192 to the December average rate of 1.4829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5393 was down 10.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7126, 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 7,697 LRD
2015 Average 7,080 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 5,149 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,547.68 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5216
1.0563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LRD 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 1.2521, compared to 1.4319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.1601 LRD (High: 1.3958 / Low: 1.2357). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0444 LRD (High: 1.3949 / Low: 1.3505).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1601
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0444

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0504 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4829) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2593 (+21.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4829
2015 Avg (December) 1.2235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1898 1.0298 1.1192
February 1.1237 1.0522 1.0951
March 1.2605 1.1477 1.2124
April 1.3958 1.2357 1.3219
May 1.3949 1.3505 1.3729
June 1.4209 1.3526 1.3911
July 1.4349 1.3559 1.4036
August 1.4866 1.3507 1.4154
September 1.4543 1.3870 1.4186
October 1.4833 1.4282 1.4606
November 1.4355 1.3795 1.4102
December 1.5393 1.4159 1.4829