2016 RUB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2403 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.1989 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2198 LSL

2016 RUB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.2403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.1989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0415 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2127 to the December average rate of 0.2236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2403 was down 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2412, 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 1,202 LSL

2015 Average 1,049 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 994 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 207.48 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2349

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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 0.2201, compared to 0.2195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2201

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0230 LSL (High: 0.2403 / Low: 0.2174). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 LSL (High: 0.2240 / Low: 0.2148).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2322) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2360), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-1.61%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2322

2015 Avg (May) 0.2360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2195	0.2022	0.2127
February	0.2122	0.1989	0.2047
March	0.2262	0.2128	0.2200
April	0.2240	0.2148	0.2194
May	0.2403	0.2174	0.2322
June	0.2366	0.2261	0.2318
July	0.2299	0.2103	0.2237
August	0.2229	0.2058	0.2122
September	0.2229	0.2118	0.2183
October	0.2276	0.2143	0.2226
November	0.2230	0.2080	0.2165
December	0.2301	0.2136	0.2236