YEARLY HIGH
10.1441 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.5178 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3243 NGN

2023 RUB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 10.1441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 5.5178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6263 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5017 to the December average rate of 8.9007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 10.1441 was up 28.35% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.9034, 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 50,721 NGN
2022 Average 31,470 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 27,589 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,131.43 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.2212
5.3754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to NGN 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 6.2467, compared to 8.4019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 4.2100 NGN (High: 9.7279 / Low: 5.5178). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2438 NGN (High: 6.1408 / Low: 5.8970).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.2100
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5649 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 8.9007) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.7313), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1694 (+32.23%).

2023 Avg (December) 8.9007
2022 Avg (December) 6.7313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8334 6.0673 6.5017
February 6.5850 6.0383 6.2653
March 6.1408 5.8970 6.0217
April 5.9379 5.6118 5.6959
May 6.0615 5.6710 5.8295
June 9.7279 5.5178 7.1662
July 8.7893 8.2968 8.5761
August 8.2527 7.6924 8.0112
September 8.1772 7.6549 8.0026
October 9.4528 7.5118 8.0761
November 9.2755 8.4123 8.8449
December 10.1441 8.3081 8.9007