YEARLY HIGH
0.4345 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.3573 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3800 SCR

2013 RUB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.3573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0772 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4306 to the December average rate of 0.3670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4345 was down 11.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4900, 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 2,172 SCR
2012 Average 2,212 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,786 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.89 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4373
0.3569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SCR 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 0.3916, compared to 0.3684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0274 SCR (High: 0.4028 / Low: 0.3754). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 SCR (High: 0.3706 / Low: 0.3640).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0274
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4306) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4430), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-2.80%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4306
2012 Avg (January) 0.4430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4345 0.4252 0.4306
February 0.4262 0.4030 0.4181
March 0.4028 0.3754 0.3844
April 0.3779 0.3685 0.3737
May 0.3785 0.3708 0.3761
June 0.3738 0.3613 0.3668
July 0.3731 0.3573 0.3656
August 0.3663 0.3595 0.3636
September 0.3792 0.3590 0.3696
October 0.3819 0.3726 0.3760
November 0.3740 0.3645 0.3685
December 0.3706 0.3640 0.3670