YEARLY HIGH
16.5961 XOF
YEARLY LOW
14.4827 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5325 XOF

2013 RUB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 16.5961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 14.4827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1134 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3291 to the December average rate of 14.5824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.5961 was down 2.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.0737, 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 82,981 XOF
2012 Average 82,215 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 72,414 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,567.16 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.6064
14.3984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XOF 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 16.1026, compared to 14.9624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.7214 XOF (High: 15.8246 / Low: 15.1032). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2107 XOF (High: 16.5429 / Low: 16.3322).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7214
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2107

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 0.7399 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 16.3291) against the same month in 2012 (average: 16.2153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1138 (+0.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 16.3291
2012 Avg (January) 16.2153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5961 16.1019 16.3291
February 16.4177 16.0740 16.2621
March 16.5429 16.3322 16.4224
April 16.4545 15.8461 16.0679
May 16.2982 15.8788 16.1371
June 15.8246 15.1032 15.3972
July 15.4974 14.9732 15.3024
August 15.0606 14.8156 14.9220
September 15.3133 14.8990 15.0954
October 15.1012 14.8860 15.0094
November 15.0681 14.5530 14.8627
December 14.7026 14.4827 14.5824