YEARLY HIGH
0.0610 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0423 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0498 LTL

2015 RUB to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0460 to the December average rate of 0.0444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0610 was down 20.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0766, 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 305 LTL
2014 Average 343 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 212 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.41 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0599
0.0430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LTL 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 0.0518, compared to 0.0478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0079 LTL (High: 0.0588 / Low: 0.0509). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LTL (High: 0.0464 / Low: 0.0442).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.0585) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0721), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0136 (-18.86%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.0585
2014 Avg (May) 0.0721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0490 0.0428 0.0460
February 0.0487 0.0427 0.0464
March 0.0512 0.0471 0.0489
April 0.0588 0.0509 0.0555
May 0.0610 0.0559 0.0585
June 0.0565 0.0542 0.0556
July 0.0555 0.0506 0.0540
August 0.0504 0.0426 0.0469
September 0.0464 0.0442 0.0454
October 0.0498 0.0459 0.0483
November 0.0492 0.0468 0.0481
December 0.0473 0.0423 0.0444