YEARLY HIGH
0.2309 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1955 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2137 LSL

2026 RUB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.2309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.1955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2092 to the December average rate of 0.2081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2309 was down 0.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2328, 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 1,154 LSL
2025 Average 1,073 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 978 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.53 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2304
0.2056
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.2151, compared to 0.2098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0211 LSL (High: 0.2296 / Low: 0.2085). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LSL (High: 0.2081 / Low: 0.2081).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.2283) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+0.92%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.2283
2025 Avg (May) 0.2263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2141 0.2032 0.2092
February 0.2103 0.2057 0.2084
March 0.2131 0.1955 0.2077
April 0.2219 0.2099 0.2153
May 0.2309 0.2222 0.2283
June 0.2296 0.2085 0.2215
July 0.2154 0.2072 0.2115
August 0.2081 0.2081 0.2081