YEARLY HIGH
0.0545 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0402 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0444 RUB

2016 LBP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0507 to the December average rate of 0.0411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0545 was up 12.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 272 RUB
2015 Average 203 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 201 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.52 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0522
0.0401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to RUB 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 0.0465, compared to 0.0423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0062 RUB (High: 0.0545 / Low: 0.0483). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 RUB (High: 0.0420 / Low: 0.0412).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0507) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+19.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0507
2015 Avg (January) 0.0424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0545 0.0483 0.0507
February 0.0528 0.0499 0.0512
March 0.0488 0.0446 0.0463
April 0.0454 0.0430 0.0441
May 0.0444 0.0430 0.0437
June 0.0443 0.0421 0.0431
July 0.0441 0.0415 0.0426
August 0.0443 0.0422 0.0430
September 0.0436 0.0418 0.0427
October 0.0420 0.0412 0.0415
November 0.0437 0.0419 0.0427
December 0.0425 0.0402 0.0411