YEARLY HIGH
544.5273 STD
YEARLY LOW
286.0589 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
487.4440 STD

2014 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 544.5273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 286.0589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 258.4684 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 534.3455 to the December average rate of 355.4404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 544.5273 was down 11.95% compared to the 2013 peak of 618.4008, 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 2,722,636 STD
2013 Average 2,902,902 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,430,294 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,292,341.85 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

552.2360
337.5499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to STD 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 511.3332, compared to 463.5548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 47.7785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 511.3332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 463.5548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 104.2613 STD (High: 390.3202 / Low: 286.0589). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.4650 STD (High: 514.9857 / Low: 502.5206).

December Spread (Volatile) ±104.2613
August Spread (Stable) ±12.4650

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 68.9010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -68.9010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 534.3455) against the same month in 2013 (average: 610.8778), the exchange rate shifted by -76.5323 (-12.53%).

2014 Avg (January) 534.3455
2013 Avg (January) 610.8778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 544.5273 512.2609 534.3455
February 520.8197 494.0539 509.4256
March 505.8854 480.2683 490.3276
April 507.4874 490.3823 497.7462
May 526.2853 494.8930 511.7330
June 534.3451 513.1119 524.4214
July 529.6030 511.6419 520.2156
August 514.9857 502.5206 508.5554
September 511.9820 488.7688 499.5761
October 490.4452 449.6552 473.1996
November 454.6576 393.6076 424.3414
December 390.3202 286.0589 355.4404