2023 RUB to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0124 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.0079 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0095 GBP

2023 RUB to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0117 to the December average rate of 0.0087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0124 was down 23.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0162, 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 62 GBP

2022 Average 61 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 39 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.59 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0120

0.0079

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 0.0105, compared to 0.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0105

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 GBP (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0112). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GBP (High: 0.0091 / Low: 0.0087).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0117) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+21.17%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0117

2022 Avg (January) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0124	0.0112	0.0117
February	0.0118	0.0110	0.0113
March	0.0112	0.0104	0.0108
April	0.0104	0.0098	0.0099
May	0.0104	0.0099	0.0101
June	0.0100	0.0089	0.0095
July	0.0090	0.0084	0.0086
August	0.0085	0.0079	0.0082
September	0.0085	0.0081	0.0083
October	0.0088	0.0081	0.0085
November	0.0091	0.0087	0.0089
December	0.0089	0.0085	0.0087