2023 RUB to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0303 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0198 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0237 BBD

2023 RUB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0286 to the December average rate of 0.0220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0303 was down 20.46% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0381, 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 152 BBD

2022 Average 148 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 99 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.50 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0294

0.0198

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RUB to BBD 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 0.0260, compared to 0.0214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0260

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 BBD (High: 0.0303 / Low: 0.0271). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.0211 / Low: 0.0203).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0286) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+9.45%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0286

2022 Avg (January) 0.0261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0303	0.0271	0.0286
February	0.0286	0.0263	0.0272
March	0.0267	0.0258	0.0262
April	0.0258	0.0244	0.0247
May	0.0263	0.0246	0.0253
June	0.0248	0.0225	0.0240
July	0.0227	0.0217	0.0221
August	0.0216	0.0200	0.0209
September	0.0211	0.0203	0.0207
October	0.0215	0.0198	0.0206
November	0.0227	0.0214	0.0221
December	0.0226	0.0215	0.0220