YEARLY HIGH
101.6960 RUB
YEARLY LOW
68.9864 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.7031 RUB

2015 XDR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 101.6960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 68.9864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.7096 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.1599 to the December average rate of 97.1366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 101.6960 was up 1.02% compared to the 2014 peak of 100.6715, 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 508,480 RUB
2014 Average 292,132 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 344,932 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,548.19 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

99.7278
68.6332
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 81.1240, compared to 90.2823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.1240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.2823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 14.6879 RUB (High: 100.4682 / Low: 85.7803). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4611 RUB (High: 73.0166 / Low: 69.5555).

August Spread (Volatile) ±14.6879
May Spread (Stable) ±3.4611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.9926 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 97.1366) against the same month in 2014 (average: 81.9287), the exchange rate shifted by +15.2079 (+18.56%).

2015 Avg (December) 97.1366
2014 Avg (December) 81.9287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.1441 84.9328 91.1599
February 98.4444 86.4075 90.8177
March 87.6022 79.6265 83.3191
April 79.5959 68.9864 73.3265
May 73.0166 69.5555 71.2244
June 78.7695 73.8276 76.8966
July 85.4014 77.6882 80.0349
August 100.4682 85.7803 91.7664
September 96.6497 91.7524 94.0857
October 92.7618 86.7321 88.6936
November 92.5353 87.7590 89.9764
December 101.6960 91.5349 97.1366