YEARLY HIGH
0.0670 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0598 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0629 BBD

2013 RUB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0662 to the December average rate of 0.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0670 was down 2.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 335 BBD
2012 Average 322 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 299 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.86 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0668
0.0600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BBD 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 0.0645, compared to 0.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0032 BBD (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0598). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.0609 / Low: 0.0601).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.0663) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0671), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-1.21%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.0663
2012 Avg (February) 0.0671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0666 0.0656 0.0662
February 0.0670 0.0653 0.0663
March 0.0653 0.0644 0.0649
April 0.0647 0.0631 0.0638
May 0.0644 0.0628 0.0638
June 0.0631 0.0608 0.0619
July 0.0619 0.0600 0.0610
August 0.0609 0.0601 0.0606
September 0.0630 0.0598 0.0614
October 0.0631 0.0618 0.0624
November 0.0619 0.0603 0.0611
December 0.0614 0.0601 0.0609