2023 BBD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.5000 RUB

YEARLY LOW

33.0013 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.7199 RUB

2023 BBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 50.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 33.0013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4987 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.9841 to the December average rate of 45.5300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 50.5000 was down 29.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 71.3334, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 252,500 RUB

2022 Average 174,704 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 165,007 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,493.41 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

49.8827

33.6297

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 38.6169, compared to 46.8229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.6169

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.8229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 4.0250 RUB (High: 50.5000 / Low: 46.4750). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2505 RUB (High: 38.7630 / Low: 37.5125).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.0250

March Spread (Stable) ±1.2505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.2370 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 48.5283) against the same month in 2022 (average: 30.9352), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5931 (+56.87%).

2023 Avg (October) 48.5283

2022 Avg (October) 30.9352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.8500	33.0013	34.9841
February	38.0084	34.9650	36.7624
March	38.7630	37.5125	38.1742
April	41.0224	38.7630	40.4990
May	40.6500	38.0518	39.5792
June	44.4130	40.3942	41.7025
July	46.0321	43.9750	45.3047
August	49.9975	46.2050	47.9167
September	49.2611	47.4036	48.3662
October	50.5000	46.4750	48.5283
November	46.6384	44.1306	45.2913
December	46.4475	44.2375	45.5300