YEARLY HIGH
0.0184 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0093 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0161 GBP

2014 RUB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0184 was down 15.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0219, 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 92 GBP
2013 Average 100 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 46 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.67 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0187
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to GBP 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 0.0171, compared to 0.0150 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) 0.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0032 GBP (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0093). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0169).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0180) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0207), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-12.95%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0180
2013 Avg (January) 0.0207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0184 0.0172 0.0180
February 0.0176 0.0166 0.0171
March 0.0170 0.0164 0.0166
April 0.0171 0.0165 0.0167
May 0.0174 0.0165 0.0170
June 0.0174 0.0169 0.0172
July 0.0172 0.0166 0.0169
August 0.0167 0.0163 0.0166
September 0.0168 0.0156 0.0161
October 0.0157 0.0145 0.0152
November 0.0145 0.0128 0.0137
December 0.0125 0.0093 0.0114