2023 RUB to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 345.8042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 220.6119.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 125.1923 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 326.4041 to the December average rate of 244.7318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 345.8042 was down 19.61% compared to the 2022 peak of 430.1510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
RUB to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 296.6756, compared to 239.1076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 57.5680 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 36.1164 STD (High: 345.8042 / Low: 309.6878). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8622 STD (High: 235.0225 / Low: 226.1603).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 22.6383 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 326.4041) against the same month in 2022 (average: 276.3417), the exchange rate shifted by +50.0624 (+18.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 345.8042 | 309.6878 | 326.4041 |
| February | 326.3831 | 300.2496 | 310.6203 |
| March | 304.2185 | 294.4043 | 298.9745 |
| April | 294.4043 | 278.1893 | 281.8434 |
| May | 299.9072 | 280.7379 | 288.4165 |
| June | 282.5160 | 256.9517 | 273.7949 |
| July | 259.5109 | 242.0245 | 251.1565 |
| August | 241.1189 | 222.8291 | 232.5932 |
| September | 235.0225 | 226.1603 | 230.3630 |
| October | 239.7181 | 220.6119 | 229.7368 |
| November | 252.4528 | 238.8785 | 246.0642 |
| December | 251.8429 | 239.8601 | 244.7318 |