YEARLY HIGH
6.0018 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.1453 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8072 RUB

2015 SZL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6.0018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 4.1453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8565 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5416 to the December average rate of 4.6571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.0018 was up 2.26% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.8692, 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 30,009 RUB
2014 Average 17,728 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 20,727 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,282.58 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.6793
4.1069
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 4.8624, compared to 4.7520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.9694 RUB (High: 5.9872 / Low: 5.0178). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1601 RUB (High: 4.6837 / Low: 4.5236).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9694
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1601

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5663 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5663

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 5.5482) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.2111), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3371 (+72.78%).

2015 Avg (February) 5.5482
2014 Avg (February) 3.2111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9872 5.0178 5.5416
February 6.0018 5.2905 5.5482
March 5.3026 4.7610 4.9820
April 4.8091 4.1563 4.4170
May 4.3216 4.1453 4.2379
June 4.5415 4.3354 4.4475
July 4.8288 4.5221 4.6038
August 5.3544 4.8465 5.0738
September 5.0277 4.7101 4.9025
October 4.7968 4.5538 4.6731
November 4.6837 4.5236 4.6020
December 4.7629 4.4251 4.6571