YEARLY HIGH
1.8211 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.2333 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5591 RUB

2023 ETB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1.8211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.2333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5878 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3045 to the December average rate of 1.6215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.8211 was down 35.00% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.8015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,105 RUB
2022 Average 6,747 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 6,167 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,938.85 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7965
1.2598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.4288, compared to 1.6893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.1531 RUB (High: 1.6268 / Low: 1.4738). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0563 RUB (High: 1.4501 / Low: 1.3938).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1531
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1204 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1.7454) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.1715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5739 (+48.99%).

2023 Avg (October) 1.7454
2022 Avg (October) 1.1715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3745 1.2333 1.3045
February 1.4142 1.3031 1.3689
March 1.4501 1.3938 1.4204
April 1.5113 1.4383 1.4951
May 1.4959 1.3981 1.4559
June 1.6268 1.4738 1.5281
July 1.6868 1.6093 1.6526
August 1.8133 1.6808 1.7398
September 1.7848 1.7160 1.7518
October 1.8211 1.6696 1.7454
November 1.6720 1.5756 1.6250
December 1.6541 1.5757 1.6215