YEARLY HIGH
0.2201 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1852 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2006 LSL

2021 RUB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.2201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 0.1852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0349 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2025 to the December average rate of 0.2149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2201 was down 13.72% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2552, 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 1,101 LSL
2020 Average 1,140 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 926 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.61 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2174
0.1874
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 0.1956, compared to 0.2056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0160 LSL (High: 0.2085 / Low: 0.1926). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 LSL (High: 0.2019 / Low: 0.1967).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2149) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+6.75%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2149
2020 Avg (December) 0.2013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2094 0.1956 0.2025
February 0.2019 0.1967 0.1987
March 0.2084 0.1925 0.2012
April 0.1932 0.1860 0.1899
May 0.1935 0.1874 0.1902
June 0.1965 0.1852 0.1908
July 0.2017 0.1915 0.1962
August 0.2061 0.1978 0.2013
September 0.2085 0.1926 0.2000
October 0.2153 0.2040 0.2086
November 0.2169 0.2087 0.2124
December 0.2201 0.2107 0.2149