2023 KGS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1385 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.7703 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9718 RUB

2023 KGS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KGS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.1385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.7703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3682 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8177 to the December average rate of 1.0216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.1385 was down 23.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.4828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,693 RUB

2022 Average 4,116 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 3,852 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,841.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.1200

0.7902

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.8868, compared to 1.0567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0979 RUB (High: 1.1385 / Low: 1.0406). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 RUB (High: 0.8868 / Low: 0.8582).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0979

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

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 0.0734 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1.0893) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.7558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3335 (+44.12%).

2023 Avg (October) 1.0893

2022 Avg (October) 0.7558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8625	0.7703	0.8177
February	0.8696	0.8117	0.8454
March	0.8868	0.8582	0.8734
April	0.9384	0.8868	0.9259
May	0.9282	0.8717	0.9050
June	1.0186	0.9225	0.9537
July	1.0505	1.0086	1.0330
August	1.1380	1.0527	1.0881
September	1.1147	1.0726	1.0925
October	1.1385	1.0406	1.0893
November	1.0443	0.9916	1.0159
December	1.0451	0.9934	1.0216