YEARLY HIGH
9.2511 RUB
YEARLY LOW
6.3656 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0438 RUB

2023 SEK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SEK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 9.2511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 6.3656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8854 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7334 to the December average rate of 8.8923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.2511 was down 35.48% compared to the 2022 peak of 14.3380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,255 RUB
2022 Average 34,923 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 31,828 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,427.24 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.1081
6.5176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 7.3608, compared to 8.7268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.8864 RUB (High: 9.2241 / Low: 8.3376). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3186 RUB (High: 8.6163 / Low: 8.2978).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8864
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 8.8474) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.8501), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9974 (+51.24%).

2023 Avg (August) 8.8474
2022 Avg (August) 5.8501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0717 6.3656 6.7334
February 7.2491 6.6907 7.0321
March 7.4699 7.0435 7.2662
April 7.9597 7.4699 7.8283
May 7.8064 7.2767 7.5543
June 8.2293 7.4440 7.7508
July 8.9143 8.1493 8.6108
August 9.2511 8.5373 8.8474
September 8.9745 8.5402 8.7212
October 9.2241 8.3376 8.8055
November 8.6163 8.2978 8.4839
December 9.2196 8.6035 8.8923