YEARLY HIGH
0.2412 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1666 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2096 LSL

2015 RUB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.2412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0746 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1809 to the December average rate of 0.2151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2412 was down 25.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3260, 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 1,206 LSL
2014 Average 1,433 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 833 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.19 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2415
0.1750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LSL 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 0.2083, compared to 0.2108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0327 LSL (High: 0.2406 / Low: 0.2079). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 LSL (High: 0.2210 / Low: 0.2137).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.2360) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2984), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0624 (-20.91%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.2360
2014 Avg (May) 0.2984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1993 0.1670 0.1809
February 0.1892 0.1666 0.1805
March 0.2102 0.1886 0.2009
April 0.2406 0.2079 0.2269
May 0.2412 0.2315 0.2360
June 0.2307 0.2202 0.2249
July 0.2211 0.2069 0.2172
August 0.2061 0.1866 0.1973
September 0.2122 0.1988 0.2042
October 0.2195 0.2082 0.2140
November 0.2210 0.2137 0.2173
December 0.2272 0.2100 0.2151