YEARLY HIGH
0.1900 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1144 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1582 RUB

2023 CRC to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CRC to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.1900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.1144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0756 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1218 to the December average rate of 0.1734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1900 was down 14.22% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 950 RUB
2022 Average 543 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 572 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378.22 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1885
0.1157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1408, compared to 0.1755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.0171 RUB (High: 0.1866 / Low: 0.1696). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 RUB (High: 0.1840 / Low: 0.1764).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 0.1825) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0833 (+83.93%).

2023 Avg (October) 0.1825
2022 Avg (October) 0.0992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1278 0.1144 0.1218
February 0.1363 0.1249 0.1301
March 0.1438 0.1348 0.1400
April 0.1539 0.1437 0.1512
May 0.1507 0.1416 0.1473
June 0.1636 0.1494 0.1545
July 0.1711 0.1631 0.1678
August 0.1866 0.1696 0.1781
September 0.1840 0.1764 0.1806
October 0.1900 0.1752 0.1825
November 0.1760 0.1662 0.1708
December 0.1779 0.1696 0.1734