YEARLY HIGH
1.6706 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.0892 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3063 XPF

2023 RUB to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.6706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 1.0892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5814 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5818 to the December average rate of 1.1999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.6706 was down 23.22% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.1760, 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 8,353 XPF
2022 Average 8,463 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 5,446 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,906.98 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.6258
1.0978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to XPF 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 1.4342, compared to 1.1784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.1581 XPF (High: 1.6706 / Low: 1.5124). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0426 XPF (High: 1.2397 / Low: 1.1971).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1581
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1291 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.5818) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2047 (+14.86%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.5818
2022 Avg (January) 1.3771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6706 1.5124 1.5818
February 1.5655 1.4831 1.5172
March 1.4966 1.4161 1.4590
April 1.4164 1.3177 1.3411
May 1.4277 1.3484 1.3860
June 1.3807 1.2307 1.3203
July 1.2436 1.1630 1.1912
August 1.1731 1.0892 1.1418
September 1.1755 1.1322 1.1554
October 1.2096 1.1153 1.1645
November 1.2397 1.1971 1.2178
December 1.2254 1.1671 1.1999