2013 RUB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2399 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2125 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2248 SBD

2013 RUB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.2399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.2125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2347 to the December average rate of 0.2189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2399 was down 2.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2456, 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 1,200 SBD

2012 Average 1,149 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,062 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.11 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2368

0.2140

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SBD 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 0.2307, compared to 0.2190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2307

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0127 SBD (High: 0.2252 / Low: 0.2125). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SBD (High: 0.2198 / Low: 0.2156).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.2349) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2364), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.65%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.2349

2012 Avg (February) 0.2364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2393	0.2326	0.2347
February	0.2399	0.2319	0.2349
March	0.2347	0.2270	0.2313
April	0.2328	0.2271	0.2304
May	0.2358	0.2260	0.2304
June	0.2266	0.2180	0.2223
July	0.2198	0.2156	0.2175
August	0.2182	0.2136	0.2159
September	0.2252	0.2125	0.2190
October	0.2266	0.2197	0.2232
November	0.2234	0.2154	0.2196
December	0.2210	0.2151	0.2189