YEARLY HIGH
0.3671 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2035 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3349 SCR

2014 RUB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.2035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1637 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3582 to the December average rate of 0.2498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3671 was down 15.50% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4345, 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 1,836 SCR
2013 Average 1,899 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,017 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 818.40 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3691
0.2390
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 0.3472, compared to 0.3226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0741 SCR (High: 0.2776 / Low: 0.2035). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 SCR (High: 0.3408 / Low: 0.3312).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0741
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0565 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.3582) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4306), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0724 (-16.81%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.3582
2013 Avg (January) 0.4306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3671 0.3456 0.3582
February 0.3525 0.3352 0.3442
March 0.3408 0.3312 0.3357
April 0.3450 0.3311 0.3386
May 0.3660 0.3348 0.3498
June 0.3663 0.3462 0.3569
July 0.3620 0.3457 0.3543
August 0.3586 0.3389 0.3476
September 0.3531 0.3324 0.3441
October 0.3405 0.3279 0.3334
November 0.3303 0.2841 0.3063
December 0.2776 0.2035 0.2498