YEARLY HIGH
16.5943 XAF
YEARLY LOW
14.4675 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5311 XAF

2013 RUB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 16.5943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 14.4675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1267 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3276 to the December average rate of 14.5765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.5943 was down 2.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.0697, 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 82,971 XAF
2012 Average 82,191 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 72,338 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,633.54 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.6015
14.3925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XAF 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 16.1011, compared to 14.9611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.7110 XAF (High: 15.8159 / Low: 15.1049). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1953 XAF (High: 15.0843 / Low: 14.8890).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7110
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7381 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 16.3276) against the same month in 2012 (average: 16.2136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1140 (+0.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 16.3276
2012 Avg (January) 16.2136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5943 16.1019 16.3276
February 16.4475 16.0841 16.2635
March 16.5417 16.3231 16.4174
April 16.4433 15.8522 16.0666
May 16.2928 15.8697 16.1347
June 15.8159 15.1049 15.3966
July 15.5079 14.9696 15.2992
August 15.0750 14.8122 14.9305
September 15.3140 14.8911 15.0903
October 15.0843 14.8890 15.0050
November 15.0785 14.5648 14.8652
December 14.6862 14.4675 14.5765