2023 RUB to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 RUB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the RUB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0099.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0143 to the December average rate of 0.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0152 was down 20.46% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0190, 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 USD 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 0.0130, compared to 0.0107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0016 USD (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0102).
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 0.0010 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0143) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0131), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+9.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0152 | 0.0136 | 0.0143 |
| February | 0.0143 | 0.0132 | 0.0136 |
| March | 0.0133 | 0.0129 | 0.0131 |
| April | 0.0129 | 0.0122 | 0.0123 |
| May | 0.0131 | 0.0123 | 0.0126 |
| June | 0.0124 | 0.0113 | 0.0120 |
| July | 0.0114 | 0.0109 | 0.0110 |
| August | 0.0108 | 0.0100 | 0.0104 |
| September | 0.0105 | 0.0102 | 0.0103 |
| October | 0.0108 | 0.0099 | 0.0103 |
| November | 0.0113 | 0.0107 | 0.0110 |
| December | 0.0113 | 0.0108 | 0.0110 |