2013 XDR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.0289 RUB

YEARLY LOW

45.8921 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.4043 RUB

2013 XDR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 51.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 45.8921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1368 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.4153 to the December average rate of 50.5486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 51.0289 was down 0.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 51.0591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 255,145 RUB

2012 Average 237,839 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 229,461 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,683.92 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

50.9949

45.6396

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 46.9797, compared to 49.8289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.9797

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.9138 RUB (High: 50.5688 / Low: 48.6550). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3981 RUB (High: 46.2902 / Low: 45.8921).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9138

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3981

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5208 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 50.5486) against the same month in 2012 (average: 47.2576), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2910 (+6.96%).

2013 Avg (December) 50.5486

2012 Avg (December) 47.2576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.9254	46.1892	46.4153
February	46.2902	45.8921	46.0859
March	46.5862	46.1578	46.3308
April	47.6088	46.5304	47.1853
May	47.7111	46.6101	46.9358
June	49.6413	47.8165	48.9253
July	49.9428	48.7185	49.2665
August	50.4359	49.6350	50.1203
September	50.5688	48.6550	49.5995
October	49.7359	49.0276	49.3629
November	50.8775	49.4659	50.0753
December	51.0289	50.1728	50.5486