YEARLY HIGH
12.0371 RUB
YEARLY LOW
5.7724 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7680 RUB

2014 SDG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SDG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 12.0371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.7724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2648 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9170 to the December average rate of 9.8766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 12.0371 was up 58.76% compared to the 2013 peak of 7.5820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,186 RUB
2013 Average 35,354 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 28,862 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,323.80 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

10.2726
5.5211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 6.1488, compared to 7.3872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 3.0854 RUB (High: 12.0371 / Low: 8.9517). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1818 RUB (High: 6.3581 / Low: 6.1763).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.0854
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1818

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 0.1429 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 9.8766) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.7636), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1130 (+71.36%).

2014 Avg (December) 9.8766
2013 Avg (December) 5.7636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1721 5.7724 5.9170
February 6.3241 6.1005 6.1916
March 6.4432 6.1912 6.3552
April 6.3581 6.1763 6.2681
May 6.2904 5.9932 6.1252
June 6.1565 5.9207 6.0355
July 6.2638 5.9686 6.0982
August 6.5020 6.2703 6.3508
September 6.9458 6.4626 6.6691
October 7.5394 6.9550 7.1799
November 8.7758 7.5410 8.1484
December 12.0371 8.9517 9.8766