2015 RUB to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0203 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0136 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0165 USD

2015 RUB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0156 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0203 was down 33.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0304, 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 102 USD

2014 Average 133 USD

Yearly Trough Low 68 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.48 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0203

0.0137

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RUB to USD 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0175

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0027 USD (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0173). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 USD (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0145).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.0197) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0287), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-31.20%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.0197

2014 Avg (May) 0.0287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0170	0.0144	0.0156
February	0.0163	0.0143	0.0156
March	0.0175	0.0160	0.0166
April	0.0200	0.0173	0.0189
May	0.0203	0.0191	0.0197
June	0.0189	0.0178	0.0183
July	0.0180	0.0163	0.0175
August	0.0163	0.0142	0.0153
September	0.0153	0.0145	0.0150
October	0.0163	0.0151	0.0159
November	0.0159	0.0150	0.0154
December	0.0150	0.0136	0.0143