2013 BAM to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.1837 RUB

YEARLY LOW

20.2176 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.6226 RUB

2013 BAM to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 23.1837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 20.2176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9661 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5294 to the December average rate of 23.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 23.1837 was up 8.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 21.3921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115,919 RUB

2012 Average 101,955 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 101,088 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,830.56 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

23.2667

20.1539

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 20.8255, compared to 22.4196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 1.0186 RUB (High: 22.2088 / Low: 21.1902). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2442 RUB (High: 20.5204 / Low: 20.2762).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0186

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2442

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 0.2317 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 23.0073) against the same month in 2012 (average: 20.5799), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4274 (+11.79%).

2013 Avg (December) 23.0073

2012 Avg (December) 20.5799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.8180	20.2176	20.5294
February	20.8348	20.3936	20.6102
March	20.5204	20.2762	20.4133
April	21.1351	20.3693	20.8645
May	21.1308	20.5632	20.7713
June	22.2088	21.1902	21.7643
July	22.3794	21.6206	21.9067
August	22.6425	22.2869	22.4618
September	22.5304	21.8802	22.2301
October	22.5350	22.2353	22.3511
November	23.0275	22.2595	22.5608
December	23.1837	22.8295	23.0073