YEARLY HIGH
8.8178 SDG
YEARLY LOW
5.9554 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0548 SDG

2023 RUB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 8.8178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 5.9554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8624 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2502 to the December average rate of 6.6011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.8178 was down 12.59% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.0873, 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 44,089 SDG
2022 Average 37,381 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 29,777 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,311.92 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.4556
5.9903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SDG 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 7.6871, compared to 6.4225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.0634 SDG (High: 8.8178 / Low: 7.7544). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2443 SDG (High: 6.3445 / Low: 6.1002).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0634
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2443

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5778 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 8.2502) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.7265), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5236 (+44.07%).

2023 Avg (January) 8.2502
2022 Avg (January) 5.7265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8178 7.7544 8.2502
February 8.3440 7.7351 7.9691
March 7.9240 7.3606 7.7251
April 7.6813 7.0074 7.3830
May 7.8840 7.3924 7.5831
June 7.4381 6.7717 7.2121
July 6.8391 6.5335 6.6343
August 6.5090 6.0153 6.2772
September 6.3445 6.1002 6.2163
October 6.4605 5.9554 6.1958
November 6.8093 6.1654 6.6102
December 6.7929 6.4697 6.6011