YEARLY HIGH
5.6915 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.6557 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6086 RUB

2015 SCR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.6915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 3.6557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0358 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6040 to the December average rate of 5.4826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.6915 was up 15.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.9150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,457 RUB
2014 Average 15,088 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 18,278 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,178.94 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.6530
3.6086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 4.2332, compared to 4.9841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.7882 RUB (High: 5.0646 / Low: 4.2764). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2412 RUB (High: 3.9386 / Low: 3.6973).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7882
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2412

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4836 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 5.4826) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.0252), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4574 (+36.21%).

2015 Avg (December) 5.4826
2014 Avg (December) 4.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0646 4.2764 4.6040
February 5.0924 4.3739 4.5867
March 4.6029 4.1793 4.3896
April 4.3045 3.6557 3.9060
May 3.9386 3.6973 3.7789
June 4.2433 3.9504 4.1341
July 4.6831 4.2137 4.3707
August 5.3693 4.7009 5.0008
September 5.2915 5.0084 5.1290
October 5.0902 4.6568 4.8459
November 5.2571 4.7427 5.0753
December 5.6915 5.2784 5.4826