YEARLY HIGH
0.2054 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1266 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1594 SCR

2023 RUB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.2054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.1266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0788 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1937 to the December average rate of 0.1476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.2054 was down 18.67% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2525, 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 1,027 SCR
2022 Average 1,002 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 633 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 394.22 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1995
0.1301
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 0.1761, compared to 0.1426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0300 SCR (High: 0.2014 / Low: 0.1714). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 SCR (High: 0.1421 / Low: 0.1318).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0300
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.1937) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+7.62%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.1937
2022 Avg (January) 0.1800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2054 0.1791 0.1937
February 0.2014 0.1714 0.1846
March 0.1860 0.1683 0.1764
April 0.1797 0.1579 0.1669
May 0.1802 0.1641 0.1706
June 0.1736 0.1507 0.1644
July 0.1566 0.1422 0.1475
August 0.1440 0.1333 0.1396
September 0.1421 0.1318 0.1359
October 0.1457 0.1266 0.1374
November 0.1544 0.1418 0.1475
December 0.1534 0.1397 0.1476