2023 RUB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1257 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0836 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0988 SBD

2023 RUB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0422 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1182 to the December average rate of 0.0929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1257 was down 19.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1554, 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 629 SBD

2022 Average 604 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 418 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.92 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1213

0.0837

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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 0.1076, compared to 0.0899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0134 SBD (High: 0.1257 / Low: 0.1123). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 SBD (High: 0.0888 / Low: 0.0855).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.1182) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+12.02%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.1182

2022 Avg (January) 0.1055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1257	0.1123	0.1182
February	0.1179	0.1085	0.1120
March	0.1096	0.1062	0.1078
April	0.1062	0.1007	0.1024
May	0.1095	0.1025	0.1052
June	0.1032	0.0938	0.1000
July	0.0947	0.0907	0.0923
August	0.0906	0.0837	0.0874
September	0.0888	0.0855	0.0868
October	0.0909	0.0836	0.0870
November	0.0959	0.0903	0.0932
December	0.0953	0.0909	0.0929