2023 RUB to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2282 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.8204 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9773 BTN

2023 RUB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.2282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.8204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4079 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1700 to the December average rate of 0.9152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2282 was down 18.31% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5035, 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 6,141 BTN

2022 Average 5,849 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 4,102 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,039.37 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2012

0.8261

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BTN 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 1.0680, compared to 0.8867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0680

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.1077 BTN (High: 1.2282 / Low: 1.1205). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 BTN (High: 0.8749 / Low: 0.8441).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1077

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

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 0.0798 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.1700) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.9722), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1978 (+20.34%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.1700

2022 Avg (January) 0.9722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2282	1.1205	1.1700
February	1.1723	1.0880	1.1240
March	1.0970	1.0578	1.0769
April	1.0581	0.9982	1.0113
May	1.0787	1.0120	1.0398
June	1.0221	0.9234	0.9860
July	0.9265	0.8896	0.9062
August	0.8906	0.8285	0.8644
September	0.8749	0.8441	0.8582
October	0.8950	0.8204	0.8573
November	0.9442	0.8909	0.9188
December	0.9451	0.8960	0.9152