YEARLY HIGH
1.5765 MKD
YEARLY LOW
1.3589 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4631 MKD

2013 RUB to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.5765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2176 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5591 to the December average rate of 1.3684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5765 was down 2.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6140, 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 7,883 MKD
2012 Average 7,716 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 6,795 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,088.00 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5786
1.3493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MKD 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 1.5223, compared to 1.4039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0879 MKD (High: 1.5051 / Low: 1.4172). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 MKD (High: 1.3789 / Low: 1.3589).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0879
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0667 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.5595) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5598), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.02%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.5595
2012 Avg (February) 1.5598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5678 1.5474 1.5591
February 1.5765 1.5327 1.5595
March 1.5492 1.5220 1.5371
April 1.5437 1.4846 1.5111
May 1.5337 1.5021 1.5168
June 1.5051 1.4172 1.4501
July 1.4650 1.4081 1.4366
August 1.4167 1.3873 1.4036
September 1.4509 1.3935 1.4187
October 1.4195 1.3922 1.4066
November 1.4134 1.3662 1.3894
December 1.3789 1.3589 1.3684