YEARLY HIGH
3.8222 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.4164 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6414 RUB

2013 SVC to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SVC to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 3.8222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 3.4164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4058 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4579 to the December average rate of 3.7553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.8222 was down 1.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.8696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,111 RUB
2012 Average 17,759 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 17,082 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,029.04 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.8062
3.4169
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 3.5483, compared to 3.7345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1964 RUB (High: 3.8222 / Low: 3.6258). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0506 RUB (High: 3.8023 / Low: 3.7517).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1964
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0590 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 3.7251) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.5910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1342 (+3.74%).

2013 Avg (September) 3.7251
2012 Avg (September) 3.5910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4899 3.4363 3.4579
February 3.4955 3.4164 3.4493
March 3.5528 3.4956 3.5222
April 3.6256 3.5303 3.5859
May 3.6388 3.5474 3.5793
June 3.7613 3.6302 3.6954
July 3.8069 3.6983 3.7470
August 3.8023 3.7517 3.7738
September 3.8222 3.6258 3.7251
October 3.6985 3.6266 3.6661
November 3.7904 3.6919 3.7399
December 3.8018 3.7062 3.7553