YEARLY HIGH
18.2597 RUB
YEARLY LOW
8.7668 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2760 RUB

2014 SAR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 18.2597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.7668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4928 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9875 to the December average rate of 14.9950, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 18.2597 was up 104.71% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.9200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 91,298 RUB
2013 Average 42,478 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 43,834 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,464.09 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

15.5957
8.3868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RUB 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 9.3351, compared to 11.2170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 4.6665 RUB (High: 18.2597 / Low: 13.5931). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2847 RUB (High: 9.6506 / Low: 9.3659).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.6665
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2847

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2077 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 14.9950) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.7619), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2331 (+71.14%).

2014 Avg (December) 14.9950
2013 Avg (December) 8.7619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3711 8.7668 8.9875
February 9.6062 9.2606 9.4011
March 9.7641 9.3898 9.6419
April 9.6506 9.3659 9.5115
May 9.5524 9.1086 9.3038
June 9.3496 8.9882 9.1646
July 9.5206 9.0644 9.2621
August 9.8842 9.5261 9.6463
September 10.5482 9.8565 10.1368
October 11.4798 10.5571 10.8997
November 13.3125 11.4675 12.3618
December 18.2597 13.5931 14.9950