YEARLY HIGH
33.4544 RUB
YEARLY LOW
29.8710 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.8518 RUB

2013 BMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 33.4544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 29.8710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5834 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.2270 to the December average rate of 32.8602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 33.4544 was down 1.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 33.8382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 167,272 RUB
2012 Average 155,351 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 149,355 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,916.92 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

33.2814
29.9066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 31.0401, compared to 32.6635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.0401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.7158 RUB (High: 33.4544 / Low: 31.7387). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4165 RUB (High: 33.2722 / Low: 32.8557).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7158
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4165

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 0.5032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 32.5698) against the same month in 2012 (average: 31.3969), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1729 (+3.74%).

2013 Avg (September) 32.5698
2012 Avg (September) 31.3969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5039 30.0322 30.2270
February 30.6061 29.8710 30.1879
March 31.0706 30.6348 30.8164
April 31.6813 30.8892 31.3555
May 31.8281 31.0525 31.3253
June 32.9127 31.7199 32.3287
July 33.3574 32.3131 32.7676
August 33.2722 32.8557 33.0002
September 33.4544 31.7387 32.5698
October 32.3501 31.7078 32.0667
November 33.1465 32.3123 32.7164
December 33.2524 32.5837 32.8602