2011 BIF to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0272 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0223 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0243 RUB

2011 BIF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.0223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0266 to the December average rate of 0.0245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0272 was down 2.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136 RUB

2010 Average 134 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 111 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.61 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0270

0.0223

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0243, compared to 0.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0028 RUB (High: 0.0263 / Low: 0.0235). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 RUB (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0225).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0266) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.51%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0266

2010 Avg (January) 0.0262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0272	0.0261	0.0266
February	0.0261	0.0253	0.0257
March	0.0253	0.0247	0.0250
April	0.0250	0.0224	0.0231
May	0.0234	0.0223	0.0228
June	0.0231	0.0225	0.0228
July	0.0230	0.0225	0.0227
August	0.0243	0.0225	0.0235
September	0.0263	0.0235	0.0250
October	0.0266	0.0242	0.0254
November	0.0256	0.0240	0.0250
December	0.0251	0.0239	0.0245