YEARLY HIGH
10.1640 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.9707 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5757 RUB

2013 RON to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RON to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 10.1640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 8.9707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1933 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1763 to the December average rate of 10.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.1640 was up 5.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.6283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,820 RUB
2012 Average 44,778 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 44,853 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,966.50 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.1882
8.9986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 9.2826, compared to 9.8688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.4428 RUB (High: 9.4797 / Low: 9.0369). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1192 RUB (High: 9.9811 / Low: 9.8618).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4428
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1707 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 10.0891) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.9912), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0979 (+12.21%).

2013 Avg (December) 10.0891
2012 Avg (December) 8.9912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3143 8.9707 9.1763
February 9.3208 9.1046 9.1989
March 9.2281 8.9951 9.0977
April 9.4797 9.0369 9.3276
May 9.5049 9.2634 9.3816
June 9.6299 9.4112 9.5136
July 9.9392 9.5329 9.6894
August 9.9811 9.8618 9.9143
September 9.9536 9.6063 9.7436
October 9.9276 9.7821 9.8448
November 10.1628 9.7985 9.9314
December 10.1640 10.0095 10.0891