YEARLY HIGH
133.6855 RUB
YEARLY LOW
89.0252 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.9730 RUB

2023 XDR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XDR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 133.6855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 89.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.6603 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.9911 to the December average rate of 121.4412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 133.6855 was down 32.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 198.1122, 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 668,427 RUB
2022 Average 480,125 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 445,126 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,301.54 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

131.3343
90.5962
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 103.5693, compared to 124.3767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.5693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.3767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 11.5300 RUB (High: 133.4063 / Low: 121.8762). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7419 RUB (High: 104.2301 / Low: 99.4881).

October Spread (Volatile) ±11.5300
March Spread (Stable) ±4.7419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.7021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 127.9395) against the same month in 2022 (average: 82.5985), the exchange rate shifted by +45.3410 (+54.89%).

2023 Avg (August) 127.9395
2022 Avg (August) 82.5985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.0643 89.0252 93.9911
February 101.2042 94.2986 98.4636
March 104.2301 99.4881 101.8776
April 111.1000 104.2301 109.3276
May 109.2107 102.6127 106.4347
June 118.4288 107.1854 111.3215
July 124.6707 118.0249 121.7657
August 133.6855 124.0484 127.9395
September 131.0742 125.3346 127.8860
October 133.4063 121.8762 127.4651
November 122.4245 117.4394 119.7630
December 124.5677 118.1311 121.4412