YEARLY HIGH
266.8490 STD
YEARLY LOW
195.8903 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
240.7411 STD

2024 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 266.8490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 195.8903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.9587 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.4419 to the December average rate of 214.8653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 266.8490 was down 22.83% compared to the 2023 peak of 345.8042, 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 1,334,245 STD
2023 Average 1,338,243 STD
Yearly Trough Low 979,452 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354,793.36 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

259.1932
210.8355
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 245.2811, compared to 236.2011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.2811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 236.2011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 35.1754 STD (High: 232.1063 / Low: 196.9309). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1248 STD (High: 241.7575 / Low: 236.6327).

November Spread (Volatile) ±35.1754
April Spread (Stable) ±5.1248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 12.6581 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.6581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2024: 252.8498) against the same month in 2023 (average: 273.7949), the exchange rate shifted by -20.9450 (-7.65%).

2024 Avg (June) 252.8498
2023 Avg (June) 273.7949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 254.0125 242.1954 249.4419
February 246.2139 235.0730 242.6484
March 245.7683 239.7522 242.5855
April 241.7575 236.6327 239.6123
May 251.5615 238.2825 244.5488
June 266.8490 246.4367 252.8498
July 262.1448 250.3526 255.1634
August 262.5200 242.1967 250.5448
September 254.6384 236.4200 244.1215
October 235.7948 228.5269 231.4634
November 232.1063 196.9309 221.0480
December 225.2732 195.8903 214.8653