YEARLY HIGH
0.3794 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3313 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3544 RUB

2013 XPF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.3794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.3313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0481 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3366 to the December average rate of 0.3768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3794 was up 7.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,897 RUB
2012 Average 1,672 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,657 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.56 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3810
0.3305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.3414, compared to 0.3674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0184 RUB (High: 0.3642 / Low: 0.3458). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 RUB (High: 0.3358 / Low: 0.3323).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.3768) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0394 (+11.67%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.3768
2012 Avg (December) 0.3374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3408 0.3313 0.3366
February 0.3419 0.3348 0.3379
March 0.3358 0.3323 0.3347
April 0.3466 0.3338 0.3420
May 0.3448 0.3369 0.3403
June 0.3642 0.3458 0.3570
July 0.3671 0.3547 0.3592
August 0.3714 0.3646 0.3682
September 0.3695 0.3591 0.3646
October 0.3699 0.3644 0.3663
November 0.3771 0.3649 0.3696
December 0.3794 0.3737 0.3768