YEARLY HIGH
5.3991 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.5426 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9949 RUB

2021 LSL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 5.3991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 4.5426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8565 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9402 to the December average rate of 4.6539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.3991 was up 4.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.1869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,996 RUB
2020 Average 22,046 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 22,713 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,282.45 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.3270
4.5928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 5.1187, compared to 4.8710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.3976 RUB (High: 5.1932 / Low: 4.7956). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1294 RUB (High: 5.0829 / Low: 4.9535).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3976
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2082 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 5.2439) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.0441), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1998 (+29.67%).

2021 Avg (June) 5.2439
2020 Avg (June) 4.0441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1112 4.7765 4.9402
February 5.0829 4.9535 5.0327
March 5.1955 4.7982 4.9722
April 5.3760 5.1764 5.2658
May 5.3367 5.1677 5.2572
June 5.3991 5.0878 5.2439
July 5.2223 4.9575 5.0987
August 5.0551 4.8519 4.9683
September 5.1932 4.7956 5.0028
October 4.9022 4.6447 4.7946
November 4.7918 4.6094 4.7080
December 4.7460 4.5426 4.6539