YEARLY HIGH
0.0145 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0098 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0118 XDR

2015 RUB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.0145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0110 to the December average rate of 0.0103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0145 was down 26.59% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0197, 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 72 XDR
2014 Average 87 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 49 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.31 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0144
0.0099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XDR 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0019 XDR (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0126). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0103).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 0.0137) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-24.56%).

2015 Avg (April) 0.0137
2014 Avg (April) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0118 0.0102 0.0110
February 0.0116 0.0102 0.0110
March 0.0126 0.0114 0.0120
April 0.0145 0.0126 0.0137
May 0.0144 0.0137 0.0140
June 0.0135 0.0127 0.0130
July 0.0129 0.0117 0.0125
August 0.0117 0.0100 0.0109
September 0.0109 0.0103 0.0106
October 0.0115 0.0108 0.0113
November 0.0114 0.0108 0.0111
December 0.0109 0.0098 0.0103