2023 RUB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2550 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.1885 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2181 LSL

2023 RUB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.2550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.1885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0665 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2446 to the December average rate of 0.2051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.2550 was down 18.77% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.3139, 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 1,275 LSL

2022 Average 1,222 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 942 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.37 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.2495

0.1911

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 0.2361, compared to 0.2001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2361

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0321 LSL (High: 0.2441 / Low: 0.2120). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 LSL (High: 0.2468 / Low: 0.2409).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0321

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.2446) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0423 (+20.89%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.2446

2022 Avg (January) 0.2023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2550	0.2303	0.2446
February	0.2468	0.2409	0.2435
March	0.2448	0.2300	0.2393
April	0.2300	0.2206	0.2239
May	0.2497	0.2278	0.2406
June	0.2441	0.2120	0.2247
July	0.2149	0.1915	0.2012
August	0.2032	0.1885	0.1962
September	0.1996	0.1927	0.1960
October	0.2048	0.1890	0.1965
November	0.2134	0.1967	0.2054
December	0.2132	0.1976	0.2051