YEARLY HIGH
345.8042 STD
YEARLY LOW
220.6119 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
267.8916 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,729,021 STD
2022 Average 1,650,358 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,103,059 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 625,961.59 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

336.0708
220.0700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 296.6756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 239.1076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±36.1164
September Spread (Stable) ±8.8622

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 22.6383 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.6383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2023 Avg (January) 326.4041
2022 Avg (January) 276.3417

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