YEARLY HIGH
0.0495 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0431 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0463 BAM

2013 RUB to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0487 to the December average rate of 0.0435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0495 was down 2.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 247 BAM
2012 Average 245 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 216 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.64 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0495
0.0429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BAM 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 0.0480, compared to 0.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0022 BAM (High: 0.0472 / Low: 0.0450). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BAM (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0487).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0487) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0484), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.66%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0487
2012 Avg (January) 0.0484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0495 0.0480 0.0487
February 0.0490 0.0480 0.0485
March 0.0493 0.0487 0.0490
April 0.0491 0.0473 0.0479
May 0.0486 0.0473 0.0481
June 0.0472 0.0450 0.0460
July 0.0463 0.0447 0.0457
August 0.0449 0.0442 0.0445
September 0.0457 0.0444 0.0450
October 0.0450 0.0444 0.0447
November 0.0449 0.0434 0.0443
December 0.0438 0.0431 0.0435