2013 HKD to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 HKD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the HKD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 4.3141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 3.8511.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4630 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8988 to the December average rate of 4.2379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.3141 was down 1.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.3603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
HKD to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.0005, compared to 4.2122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2117 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2207 RUB (High: 4.3141 / Low: 4.0933). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0545 RUB (High: 4.2904 / Low: 4.2359).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0646 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 4.2002) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.0490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1512 (+3.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9355 | 3.8725 | 3.8988 |
| February | 3.9463 | 3.8511 | 3.8924 |
| March | 4.0022 | 3.9471 | 3.9714 |
| April | 4.0806 | 3.9797 | 4.0387 |
| May | 4.0999 | 4.0022 | 4.0359 |
| June | 4.2422 | 4.0877 | 4.1659 |
| July | 4.3017 | 4.1653 | 4.2244 |
| August | 4.2904 | 4.2359 | 4.2551 |
| September | 4.3141 | 4.0933 | 4.2002 |
| October | 4.1719 | 4.0895 | 4.1356 |
| November | 4.2754 | 4.1681 | 4.2201 |
| December | 4.2893 | 4.2019 | 4.2379 |