YEARLY HIGH
10.0669 MRO
YEARLY LOW
8.4290 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2284 MRO

2013 RUB to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 10.0669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 8.4290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6378 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9665 to the December average rate of 8.8744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.0669 was up 0.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.0555, 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 50,334 MRO
2012 Average 47,538 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 42,145 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,189.07 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.0898
8.6101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MRO 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 9.3623, compared to 9.0945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2678 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.1604 MRO (High: 9.5894 / Low: 8.4290). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1555 MRO (High: 10.0361 / Low: 9.8806).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1604
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1555

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 9.9248) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.7551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1697 (+1.74%).

2013 Avg (February) 9.9248
2012 Avg (February) 9.7551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0361 9.8806 9.9665
February 10.0669 9.6999 9.9248
March 9.6675 8.9247 9.3776
April 8.9693 8.4399 8.7334
May 9.5894 8.4290 8.9349
June 9.4734 9.0338 9.2364
July 9.3810 8.8831 9.0863
August 9.1901 8.8697 9.1040
September 9.4493 8.7764 9.0403
October 9.4939 9.0834 9.3452
November 9.3571 8.8039 9.1167
December 8.9957 8.7591 8.8744