2017 RUB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2454 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.2130 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2283 LSL

2017 RUB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.2454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2261 to the December average rate of 0.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2454 was up 2.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2403, 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 1,227 LSL

2016 Average 1,099 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 1,065 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.73 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2413

0.2182

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 0.2280, compared to 0.2287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0207 LSL (High: 0.2337 / Low: 0.2130). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 LSL (High: 0.2248 / Low: 0.2191).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0207

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.2381) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0187 (+8.52%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.2381

2016 Avg (April) 0.2194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2295	0.2212	0.2261
February	0.2311	0.2215	0.2262
March	0.2385	0.2179	0.2232
April	0.2454	0.2305	0.2381
May	0.2362	0.2267	0.2319
June	0.2313	0.2162	0.2223
July	0.2242	0.2162	0.2201
August	0.2248	0.2191	0.2229
September	0.2361	0.2241	0.2282
October	0.2451	0.2329	0.2372
November	0.2439	0.2329	0.2394
December	0.2337	0.2130	0.2244