YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 CAD

2023 RUB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0192 to the December average rate of 0.0147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0203 was down 17.28% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0245, 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 102 CAD
2022 Average 97 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 67 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.30 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0197
0.0135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CAD 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0019 CAD (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0184). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0139).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0192) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+16.31%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0192
2022 Avg (January) 0.0165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0203 0.0184 0.0192
February 0.0190 0.0179 0.0183
March 0.0183 0.0175 0.0179
April 0.0175 0.0163 0.0167
May 0.0177 0.0167 0.0171
June 0.0166 0.0149 0.0159
July 0.0151 0.0144 0.0146
August 0.0145 0.0134 0.0141
September 0.0143 0.0139 0.0140
October 0.0149 0.0135 0.0141
November 0.0155 0.0147 0.0151
December 0.0151 0.0143 0.0147