YEARLY HIGH
0.3260 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1704 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2868 LSL

2014 RUB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.3260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.1704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1556 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3221 to the December average rate of 0.2052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3260 was up 1.27% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3219, 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 1,630 LSL
2013 Average 1,513 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 852 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 777.95 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3338
0.1935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LSL 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 0.3058, compared to 0.2677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0560 LSL (High: 0.2263 / Low: 0.1704). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 LSL (High: 0.3260 / Low: 0.3176).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0560
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0342 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.3221) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0320 (+11.05%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.3221
2013 Avg (January) 0.2901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3260 0.3176 0.3221
February 0.3197 0.2978 0.3114
March 0.3021 0.2929 0.2970
April 0.3013 0.2912 0.2958
May 0.3037 0.2926 0.2984
June 0.3155 0.3023 0.3103
July 0.3148 0.2955 0.3068
August 0.2990 0.2874 0.2947
September 0.2932 0.2847 0.2888
October 0.2841 0.2545 0.2713
November 0.2553 0.2212 0.2394
December 0.2263 0.1704 0.2052