YEARLY HIGH
265.5494 LAK
YEARLY LOW
232.9880 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
246.6615 LAK

2013 RUB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 265.5494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 232.9880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.5613 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 263.1884 to the December average rate of 243.8655, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 265.5494 was down 3.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 275.0038, 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 1,327,747 LAK
2012 Average 1,288,246 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,164,940 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,806.61 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

265.8314
234.1146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LAK 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 252.0432, compared to 241.2798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.7635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 252.0432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 241.2798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 12.5304 LAK (High: 247.3690 / Low: 234.8386). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8619 LAK (High: 237.5334 / Low: 235.6715).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.5304
August Spread (Stable) ±1.8619

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.3406 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 262.3952) against the same month in 2012 (average: 267.7093), the exchange rate shifted by -5.3141 (-1.99%).

2013 Avg (February) 262.3952
2012 Avg (February) 267.7093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 264.4482 261.3413 263.1884
February 265.5494 258.4033 262.3952
March 257.8332 251.9481 255.0546
April 253.3584 242.9894 247.9297
May 250.7030 241.2958 245.0632
June 242.8201 234.7751 238.6284
July 240.9342 232.9880 237.6252
August 237.5334 235.6715 236.7577
September 247.3690 234.8386 241.0508
October 248.2921 242.8933 245.5498
November 244.7932 240.9647 242.8298
December 246.8552 240.8900 243.8655