YEARLY HIGH
70.9348 COP
YEARLY LOW
39.6167 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.5890 COP

2023 RUB to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 70.9348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 39.6167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.3181 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.3806 to the December average rate of 43.4585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 70.9348 was down 14.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 83.2026, 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 354,674 COP
2022 Average 318,421 COP
Yearly Trough Low 198,083 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,590.72 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

69.9737
38.8572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to COP 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 59.7917, compared to 43.3862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.4054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.7917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.3862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 7.9152 COP (High: 54.7005 / Low: 46.7852). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2684 COP (High: 42.6020 / Low: 40.3336).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.9152
September Spread (Stable) ±2.2684

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.9605 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 67.3806) against the same month in 2022 (average: 52.2765), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1042 (+28.89%).

2023 Avg (January) 67.3806
2022 Avg (January) 52.2765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.9348 64.0605 67.3806
February 66.8950 63.6359 65.2392
March 64.5767 59.6303 62.3259
April 59.9325 53.8449 56.0028
May 59.8693 53.9978 57.3810
June 54.7005 46.7852 50.4205
July 47.3190 42.8042 44.8731
August 44.0538 39.6167 42.5175
September 42.6020 40.3336 41.4503
October 45.3693 41.4329 43.5079
November 46.1269 42.9666 44.5101
December 44.6762 41.8876 43.4585