YEARLY HIGH
30.9424 CDF
YEARLY LOW
24.4654 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.4032 CDF

2023 RUB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 30.9424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 24.4654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4770 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.2999 to the December average rate of 29.9029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 30.9424 was down 18.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 38.0804, 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 154,712 CDF
2022 Average 149,875 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 122,327 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,384.87 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

30.3254
25.2556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CDF 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 27.6829, compared to 27.1235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.6829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.1235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 3.9715 CDF (High: 29.5340 / Low: 25.5625). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9201 CDF (High: 26.2509 / Low: 25.3309).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.9715
September Spread (Stable) ±0.9201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 29.2999) against the same month in 2022 (average: 26.2001), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0998 (+11.83%).

2023 Avg (January) 29.2999
2022 Avg (January) 26.2001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.9424 27.7209 29.2999
February 29.3942 26.9026 28.0682
March 27.4625 26.3911 27.0879
April 26.9647 25.1196 25.6993
May 29.5340 25.5625 27.6347
June 29.2794 27.1317 28.3074
July 28.3305 26.6491 27.2509
August 26.8476 24.8114 25.8481
September 26.2509 25.3309 25.6781
October 27.6275 24.4654 25.9741
November 30.2507 26.5011 28.0871
December 30.8225 29.0814 29.9029