2012 BMD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.8382 RUB

YEARLY LOW

28.9869 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.0660 RUB

2012 BMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 33.8382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 28.9869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8513 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3603 to the December average rate of 30.7200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 33.8382 was up 3.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.8055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 169,191 RUB

2011 Average 147,032 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 144,935 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,256.32 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

33.2537

28.9848

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 30.6260, compared to 31.5059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.6260

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.5059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.9495 RUB (High: 33.3225 / Low: 29.3730). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5403 RUB (High: 30.9095 / Low: 30.3692).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.9495

December Spread (Stable) ±0.5403

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5337 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 32.8980) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.9711), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9269 (+17.61%).

2012 Avg (June) 32.8980

2011 Avg (June) 27.9711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.2041	30.1668	31.3603
February	30.2696	29.1104	29.8266
March	29.7263	28.9869	29.3406
April	29.7002	29.1194	29.4703
May	33.3225	29.3730	30.8600
June	33.8382	32.2577	32.8980
July	33.0194	31.9538	32.4662
August	32.4410	31.5638	31.9464
September	32.3752	30.5099	31.3969
October	31.4733	30.7524	31.1126
November	31.7612	30.8617	31.3936
December	30.9095	30.3692	30.7200