YEARLY HIGH
175.3592 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
156.5656 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
164.4468 ZMK

2013 RUB to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 175.3592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 156.5656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7937 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.0425 to the December average rate of 159.6973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 175.3592 was down 4.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 183.0844, 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 876,796 ZMK
2012 Average 830,198 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 782,828 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,968.28 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

174.8581
157.0156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ZMK 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 168.6005, compared to 160.2931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.3073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.6005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.2931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 8.2316 ZMK (High: 164.7972 / Low: 156.5656). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6700 ZMK (High: 159.0928 / Low: 157.4229).

September Spread (Volatile) ±8.2316
August Spread (Stable) ±1.6700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.1646 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 173.3712) against the same month in 2012 (average: 175.2477), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8765 (-1.07%).

2013 Avg (February) 173.3712
2012 Avg (February) 175.2477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 174.2193 170.1852 173.0425
February 175.3592 170.9527 173.3712
March 170.9531 168.0637 169.8178
April 169.4237 165.0303 166.7818
May 168.3316 164.2294 166.8770
June 164.7894 158.8173 161.7124
July 161.7643 156.6999 159.5365
August 159.0928 157.4229 158.5025
September 164.7972 156.5656 160.7032
October 164.9573 161.6822 163.1180
November 161.8713 158.4486 160.2011
December 161.2178 157.9443 159.6973