YEARLY HIGH
0.0311 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0269 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0291 CHF

2013 RUB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.0311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0306 to the December average rate of 0.0272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0311 was down 1.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0315, 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 156 CHF
2012 Average 151 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 134 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.31 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0310
0.0269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CHF 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 0.0302, compared to 0.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0017 CHF (High: 0.0300 / Low: 0.0283). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CHF (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0305).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0305) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.33%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0305
2012 Avg (May) 0.0304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0309 0.0300 0.0306
February 0.0307 0.0302 0.0305
March 0.0309 0.0305 0.0307
April 0.0305 0.0294 0.0299
May 0.0311 0.0298 0.0305
June 0.0300 0.0283 0.0289
July 0.0293 0.0281 0.0288
August 0.0283 0.0278 0.0281
September 0.0288 0.0280 0.0284
October 0.0284 0.0279 0.0282
November 0.0282 0.0273 0.0279
December 0.0274 0.0269 0.0272