YEARLY HIGH
5.8692 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.0680 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5430 RUB

2014 SZL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 5.8692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 3.0680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8012 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1053 to the December average rate of 4.8907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.8692 was up 63.00% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.6007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,346 RUB
2013 Average 16,537 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 15,340 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,005.96 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.0693
2.9268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 3.2730, compared to 3.8130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 1.4522 RUB (High: 5.8692 / Low: 4.4170). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0754 RUB (High: 3.1434 / Low: 3.0680).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4522
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0754

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1290 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 4.8907) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.1688), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7219 (+54.34%).

2014 Avg (December) 4.8907
2013 Avg (December) 3.1688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1434 3.0680 3.1053
February 3.3565 3.1246 3.2111
March 3.4161 3.3091 3.3666
April 3.4345 3.3193 3.3808
May 3.4172 3.2954 3.3517
June 3.3159 3.1680 3.2227
July 3.3643 3.1740 3.2580
August 3.4796 3.3438 3.3918
September 3.5106 3.4095 3.4623
October 3.9327 3.5199 3.6902
November 4.5241 3.9202 4.1848
December 5.8692 4.4170 4.8907