2023 SBD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9676 RUB

YEARLY LOW

7.9528 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2305 RUB

2023 SBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 11.9676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 7.9528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0149 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4662 to the December average rate of 10.7668, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 11.9676 was down 32.46% compared to the 2022 peak of 17.7191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,838 RUB

2022 Average 42,993 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 39,764 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,074.39 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

11.8212

8.1612

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 9.3256, compared to 11.1353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.9769 RUB (High: 10.6624 / Low: 9.6855). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2996 RUB (High: 9.4205 / Low: 9.1209).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9769

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7713 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 11.5088) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.5752), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9336 (+51.93%).

2023 Avg (October) 11.5088

2022 Avg (October) 7.5752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.9028	7.9528	8.4662
February	9.2194	8.4819	8.9295
March	9.4205	9.1209	9.2776
April	9.9259	9.4173	9.7677
May	9.7550	9.1318	9.5067
June	10.6624	9.6855	10.0059
July	11.0285	10.5573	10.8313
August	11.9486	11.0422	11.4514
September	11.7024	11.2613	11.5162
October	11.9676	11.0022	11.5088
November	11.0795	10.4229	10.7375
December	11.0063	10.4984	10.7668