YEARLY HIGH
0.0608 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0292 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0530 BBD

2014 RUB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0594 to the December average rate of 0.0357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0608 was down 9.13% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0670, 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 304 BBD
2013 Average 314 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 146 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.28 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0617
0.0333
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 0.0572, compared to 0.0489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0100 BBD (High: 0.0392 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BBD (High: 0.0569 / Low: 0.0553).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0594) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-10.29%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0594
2013 Avg (January) 0.0662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0608 0.0569 0.0594
February 0.0576 0.0555 0.0567
March 0.0568 0.0546 0.0553
April 0.0569 0.0553 0.0561
May 0.0586 0.0558 0.0573
June 0.0593 0.0570 0.0582
July 0.0588 0.0560 0.0576
August 0.0560 0.0539 0.0553
September 0.0541 0.0505 0.0526
October 0.0505 0.0464 0.0489
November 0.0465 0.0400 0.0432
December 0.0392 0.0292 0.0357