YEARLY HIGH
0.1245 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1056 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1135 ILS

2013 RUB to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1236 to the December average rate of 0.1066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1245 was down 4.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1297, 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 623 ILS
2012 Average 621 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 528 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.50 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1253
0.1049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ILS 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 0.1182, compared to 0.1088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0055 ILS (High: 0.1157 / Low: 0.1102). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 ILS (High: 0.1110 / Low: 0.1095).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1236) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+1.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1236
2012 Avg (January) 0.1215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1245 0.1223 0.1236
February 0.1234 0.1214 0.1224
March 0.1218 0.1172 0.1195
April 0.1175 0.1144 0.1155
May 0.1182 0.1137 0.1160
June 0.1157 0.1102 0.1123
July 0.1109 0.1082 0.1099
August 0.1102 0.1074 0.1083
September 0.1110 0.1084 0.1096
October 0.1110 0.1095 0.1103
November 0.1094 0.1063 0.1081
December 0.1071 0.1056 0.1066