YEARLY HIGH
781.9874 IRR
YEARLY LOW
368.3748 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
544.8418 IRR

2013 RUB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 781.9874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 368.3748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 413.6125 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.8575 to the December average rate of 753.8155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 85.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 781.9874 was up 87.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 417.9870, 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 3,909,937 IRR
2012 Average 1,944,313 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,841,874 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,068,062.64 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

813.7310
334.2491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to IRR 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 395.8617, compared to 693.8219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 297.9602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 395.8617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 693.8219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 384.9718 IRR (High: 755.2123 / Low: 370.2405). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4304 IRR (High: 408.4683 / Low: 402.0379).

August Spread (Volatile) ±384.9718
January Spread (Stable) ±6.4304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 13.3595 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.3595

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 773.7742) against the same month in 2012 (average: 395.0639), the exchange rate shifted by +378.7103 (+95.86%).

2013 Avg (October) 773.7742
2012 Avg (October) 395.0639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 408.4683 402.0379 405.8575
February 410.9528 402.0477 407.1037
March 401.7297 395.0045 398.6092
April 397.5011 387.5116 391.5279
May 395.9690 385.7608 392.1986
June 386.6393 373.1506 379.8731
July 378.7431 368.3748 374.2059
August 755.2123 370.2405 739.0419
September 781.0196 741.9712 761.6791
October 781.9874 766.5532 773.7742
November 772.8116 747.7400 760.4147
December 759.6332 745.3500 753.8155