YEARLY HIGH
0.0179 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0109 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 LVL

2017 RUB to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.0179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0123 to the December average rate of 0.0171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0179 was up 60.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0111, 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 90 LVL
2016 Average 47 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 54 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.24 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0181
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LVL 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 0.0150, compared to 0.0171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0066 LVL (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0109). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LVL (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0172).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0171) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+83.25%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0171
2016 Avg (April) 0.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0169 0.0109 0.0123
February 0.0175 0.0109 0.0146
March 0.0117 0.0111 0.0114
April 0.0179 0.0117 0.0171
May 0.0177 0.0171 0.0175
June 0.0177 0.0166 0.0173
July 0.0170 0.0164 0.0168
August 0.0172 0.0165 0.0168
September 0.0176 0.0172 0.0173
October 0.0175 0.0172 0.0173
November 0.0172 0.0166 0.0170
December 0.0174 0.0169 0.0171