YEARLY HIGH
5.4597 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.7827 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1726 RUB

2013 CNY to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CNY to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 5.4597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 4.7827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6770 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8479 to the December average rate of 5.3998, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.4597 was up 2.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.3122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 136,492 RUB
2012 Average 123,080 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 119,567 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,924.93 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.4565
4.7769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 5.0058, compared to 5.3394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2783 RUB (High: 5.4597 / Low: 5.1813). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0631 RUB (High: 4.8801 / Low: 4.8170).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2783
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0631

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0695 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 5.3169) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.9665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3504 (+7.06%).

2013 Avg (September) 5.3169
2012 Avg (September) 4.9665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8801 4.8170 4.8479
February 4.9084 4.7827 4.8335
March 4.9914 4.8972 4.9457
April 5.1163 4.9735 5.0580
May 5.1797 5.0306 5.0908
June 5.3435 5.1721 5.2591
July 5.4211 5.2581 5.3315
August 5.4304 5.3533 5.3842
September 5.4597 5.1813 5.3169
October 5.2858 5.2077 5.2474
November 5.4338 5.2942 5.3566
December 5.4515 5.3609 5.3998