YEARLY HIGH
2.6468 BDT
YEARLY LOW
2.3168 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4553 BDT

2013 RUB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 2.6468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 2.3168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3300 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6356 to the December average rate of 2.3634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6468 was down 6.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8242, 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 13,234 BDT
2012 Average 13,199 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 11,584 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,649.95 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6636
2.3281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BDT 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 2.5316, compared to 2.3790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1312 BDT (High: 2.4480 / Low: 2.3168). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 BDT (High: 2.6466 / Low: 2.6129).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1312
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0804 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.6130) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7870), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1740 (-6.24%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.6130
2012 Avg (February) 2.7870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6466 2.6129 2.6356
February 2.6468 2.5835 2.6130
March 2.5855 2.5125 2.5517
April 2.5325 2.4599 2.4901
May 2.5184 2.4469 2.4898
June 2.4554 2.3654 2.4094
July 2.4080 2.3363 2.3752
August 2.3736 2.3348 2.3561
September 2.4480 2.3168 2.3841
October 2.4481 2.4008 2.4213
November 2.4036 2.3424 2.3738
December 2.3926 2.3354 2.3634