YEARLY HIGH
0.2091 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.1832 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1936 CNY

2013 RUB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.1832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2063 to the December average rate of 0.1852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2091 was down 3.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2176, 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 1,045 CNY
2012 Average 1,017 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 916 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.63 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2091
0.1830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CNY 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 0.2000, compared to 0.1873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0098 CNY (High: 0.1930 / Low: 0.1832). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 CNY (High: 0.1868 / Low: 0.1841).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.2069) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2113), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-2.07%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.2069
2012 Avg (February) 0.2113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2076 0.2049 0.2063
February 0.2091 0.2037 0.2069
March 0.2042 0.2003 0.2022
April 0.2011 0.1955 0.1977
May 0.1988 0.1931 0.1964
June 0.1933 0.1871 0.1902
July 0.1902 0.1845 0.1876
August 0.1868 0.1841 0.1857
September 0.1930 0.1832 0.1881
October 0.1920 0.1892 0.1906
November 0.1889 0.1840 0.1867
December 0.1865 0.1834 0.1852