YEARLY HIGH
9.4695 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.0320 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8310 RUB

2013 ILS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ILS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.4695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 8.0320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4375 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0891 to the December average rate of 9.3817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.4695 was up 9.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.6615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,347 RUB
2012 Average 40,304 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 40,160 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,187.29 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.5109
7.9598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 8.4699, compared to 9.1922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.4302 RUB (High: 9.0751 / Low: 8.6450). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1220 RUB (High: 9.1286 / Low: 9.0066).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4302
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 9.3817) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.1310), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2507 (+15.38%).

2013 Avg (December) 9.3817
2012 Avg (December) 8.1310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1743 8.0320 8.0891
February 8.2349 8.1028 8.1719
March 8.5351 8.2131 8.3712
April 8.7410 8.5135 8.6570
May 8.7959 8.4630 8.6254
June 9.0751 8.6450 8.9045
July 9.2428 9.0202 9.0957
August 9.3103 9.0749 9.2321
September 9.2218 9.0125 9.1266
October 9.1286 9.0066 9.0648
November 9.4083 9.1428 9.2525
December 9.4695 9.3382 9.3817