YEARLY HIGH
6.8910 KMF
YEARLY LOW
4.4944 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3961 KMF

2023 RUB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 6.8910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 4.4944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3966 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5351 to the December average rate of 4.9550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.8910 was down 22.44% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.8847, 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 34,455 KMF
2022 Average 34,848 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 22,472 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,983.19 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.7173
4.5304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KMF 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 5.9262, compared to 4.8660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.6464 KMF (High: 6.8910 / Low: 6.2446). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1502 KMF (High: 5.1093 / Low: 4.9590).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6464
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1502

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 0.5391 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 6.5351) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.6791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8559 (+15.07%).

2023 Avg (January) 6.5351
2022 Avg (January) 5.6791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8910 6.2446 6.5351
February 6.4541 6.1382 6.2608
March 6.1858 5.8351 6.0342
April 5.8351 5.4306 5.5436
May 5.9018 5.5626 5.7268
June 5.6954 5.0799 5.4568
July 5.1305 4.7944 4.9178
August 4.8512 4.4944 4.7127
September 4.8519 4.6455 4.7652
October 4.9925 4.6272 4.8070
November 5.1093 4.9590 5.0381
December 5.1005 4.8151 4.9550