2013 RUB to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.7799 CDF

YEARLY LOW

27.6937 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.9918 CDF

2013 RUB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 30.7799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 27.6937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0862 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4823 to the December average rate of 28.0967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 30.7799 was down 2.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 31.5718, 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 153,900 CDF

2012 Average 148,233 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 138,468 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,431.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

30.7405

27.6413

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CDF 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 29.7108, compared to 28.2729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.2729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.4577 CDF (High: 29.1514 / Low: 27.6937). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3406 CDF (High: 28.0746 / Low: 27.7340).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4577

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3406

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 0.8813 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 30.4823) against the same month in 2012 (average: 29.0837), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3986 (+4.81%).

2013 Avg (January) 30.4823

2012 Avg (January) 29.0837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.7799	30.2434	30.4823
February	30.7679	30.0586	30.4669
March	30.3270	29.6684	30.0391
April	29.7953	28.9944	29.3654
May	29.7238	28.8746	29.3962
June	29.0473	27.9823	28.5149
July	28.5191	27.7199	28.1264
August	28.0746	27.7340	27.8996
September	29.1514	27.6937	28.4176
October	29.1725	28.5965	28.8498
November	28.7114	27.7942	28.2471
December	28.4988	27.7397	28.0967