2017 RUB to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1786 LRD

YEARLY LOW

1.4871 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7914 LRD

2017 RUB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.1786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.4871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6915 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5643 to the December average rate of 2.1429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1786 was up 41.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5393, 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 10,893 LRD

2016 Average 6,714 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 7,436 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,457.49 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2015

1.4978

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 1.6228, compared to 1.9600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6228

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4965 LRD (High: 1.9837 / Low: 1.4871). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0454 LRD (High: 2.0674 / Low: 2.0220).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4965

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0642 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.1429) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6600 (+44.51%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.1429

2016 Avg (December) 1.4829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5969	1.4895	1.5643
February	1.6473	1.5628	1.6128
March	1.6869	1.5769	1.6249
April	1.6930	1.6452	1.6658
May	1.6773	1.6053	1.6485
June	1.6751	1.5595	1.6206
July	1.5952	1.5000	1.5564
August	1.9837	1.4871	1.8925
September	2.0548	1.9918	2.0283
October	2.0674	2.0220	2.0499
November	2.1464	2.0132	2.0903
December	2.1786	2.1180	2.1429