YEARLY HIGH
54.4972 RUB
YEARLY LOW
45.7567 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.8456 RUB

2013 FKP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 54.4972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 45.7567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7405 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3007 to the December average rate of 53.8140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 54.4972 was up 5.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 51.8895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272,486 RUB
2012 Average 246,168 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 228,783 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,702.64 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

54.5462
45.7605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 47.9152, compared to 51.7760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.9152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.7760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 2.7449 RUB (High: 54.2573 / Low: 51.5124). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8744 RUB (High: 52.1731 / Low: 51.2987).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7449
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8744

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5329 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 53.8140) against the same month in 2012 (average: 49.5689), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2451 (+8.56%).

2013 Avg (December) 53.8140
2012 Avg (December) 49.5689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.5476 47.3224 48.3007
February 47.6679 46.0494 46.7677
March 47.2242 45.7567 46.4926
April 48.4119 47.2128 48.0207
May 48.5453 47.1598 47.9112
June 50.7438 48.4657 49.9983
July 50.5842 49.1191 49.7193
August 51.7750 50.0424 51.1515
September 52.2891 50.9110 51.6770
October 52.1731 51.2987 51.5807
November 54.2573 51.5124 52.7136
December 54.4972 53.4365 53.8140