YEARLY HIGH
1.2981 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.8783 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0394 KGS

2023 RUB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.2981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.8783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4198 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2241 to the December average rate of 0.9790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2981 was down 14.27% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5143, 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 6,491 KGS
2022 Average 6,197 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,392 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,099.07 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2549
0.8845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KGS 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 1.1312, compared to 0.9476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.1388 KGS (High: 1.2981 / Low: 1.1594). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0352 KGS (High: 0.9323 / Low: 0.8971).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1388
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0352

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0810 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.2241) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.1079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1162 (+10.49%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.2241
2022 Avg (January) 1.1079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2981 1.1594 1.2241
February 1.2319 1.1500 1.1834
March 1.1652 1.1276 1.1451
April 1.1276 1.0656 1.0802
May 1.1471 1.0774 1.1053
June 1.0840 0.9817 1.0491
July 0.9915 0.9519 0.9682
August 0.9499 0.8787 0.9194
September 0.9323 0.8971 0.9154
October 0.9609 0.8783 0.9188
November 1.0085 0.9576 0.9846
December 1.0066 0.9568 0.9790