YEARLY HIGH
267.6408 SLL
YEARLY LOW
192.9018 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
224.2584 SLL

2023 RUB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 267.6408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 192.9018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.7390 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 252.6258 to the December average rate of 230.3182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 267.6408 was down 8.54% compared to the 2022 peak of 292.6364, 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 1,338,204 SLL
2022 Average 1,031,583 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 964,509 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 373,694.97 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

257.9271
194.3109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SLL 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 229.6169, compared to 218.8998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.7171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 229.6169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.8998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 35.8980 SLL (High: 228.7998 / Low: 192.9018). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5958 SLL (High: 235.4548 / Low: 227.8590).

July Spread (Volatile) ±35.8980
March Spread (Stable) ±7.5958

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 13.2589 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 252.6258) against the same month in 2022 (average: 148.2878), the exchange rate shifted by +104.3379 (+70.36%).

2023 Avg (January) 252.6258
2022 Avg (January) 148.2878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 267.6408 239.6879 252.6258
February 252.6095 232.3830 240.4096
March 235.4548 227.8590 231.3962
April 227.8590 215.3091 218.1373
May 232.1181 217.2817 223.2247
June 218.6578 198.8719 211.9080
July 228.7998 192.9018 199.6123
August 226.9181 209.7055 218.8945
September 221.1807 212.8404 216.7956
October 225.5997 207.6188 216.2063
November 237.5844 224.8096 231.5721
December 237.0105 225.7334 230.3182