2023 SOS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1775 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.1163 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1501 RUB

2023 SOS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SOS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.1775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.1163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0612 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1230 to the December average rate of 0.1593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1775 was down 27.72% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 888 RUB

2022 Average 607 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 582 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.99 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1747

0.1183

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1359, compared to 0.1642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1359

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.0148 RUB (High: 0.1775 / Low: 0.1627). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 RUB (High: 0.1373 / Low: 0.1319).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 0.1700) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0611 (+56.16%).

2023 Avg (October) 0.1700

2022 Avg (October) 0.1089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1296	0.1163	0.1230
February	0.1338	0.1230	0.1293
March	0.1373	0.1319	0.1344
April	0.1442	0.1364	0.1426
May	0.1431	0.1339	0.1392
June	0.1562	0.1416	0.1467
July	0.1623	0.1554	0.1593
August	0.1756	0.1622	0.1684
September	0.1730	0.1661	0.1697
October	0.1775	0.1627	0.1700
November	0.1638	0.1544	0.1588
December	0.1627	0.1549	0.1593