YEARLY HIGH
0.0407 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0386 RUB

2017 LBP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0397 to the December average rate of 0.0386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0407 was down 25.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0545, 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 203 RUB
2016 Average 222 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 185 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.37 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0399
0.0373
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 0.0385, compared to 0.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0027 RUB (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0374). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 RUB (High: 0.0387 / Low: 0.0378).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0397) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0507), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-21.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0397
2016 Avg (January) 0.0507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0407 0.0391 0.0397
February 0.0400 0.0374 0.0387
March 0.0395 0.0370 0.0384
April 0.0380 0.0371 0.0375
May 0.0388 0.0371 0.0379
June 0.0401 0.0374 0.0385
July 0.0405 0.0391 0.0396
August 0.0402 0.0386 0.0394
September 0.0386 0.0378 0.0382
October 0.0387 0.0378 0.0382
November 0.0401 0.0382 0.0390
December 0.0391 0.0380 0.0386