YEARLY HIGH
0.7543 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.4460 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6082 RUB

2023 HTG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HTG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.7543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.4460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3083 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4714 to the December average rate of 0.6887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.7543 was down 44.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,771 RUB
2022 Average 3,044 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,230 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,541.59 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.7497
0.4461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.5207, compared to 0.6956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.0684 RUB (High: 0.6413 / Low: 0.5729). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 RUB (High: 0.5052 / Low: 0.4875).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0684
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0408 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 0.7244) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.4975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2269 (+45.62%).

2023 Avg (October) 0.7244
2022 Avg (October) 0.4975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4979 0.4460 0.4714
February 0.5093 0.4668 0.4896
March 0.5052 0.4875 0.4971
April 0.5294 0.5013 0.5224
May 0.5810 0.5156 0.5449
June 0.6413 0.5729 0.5989
July 0.6746 0.6391 0.6580
August 0.7326 0.6767 0.7041
September 0.7249 0.7021 0.7151
October 0.7543 0.7001 0.7244
November 0.7032 0.6655 0.6836
December 0.7041 0.6675 0.6887