2012 ETB to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9178 RUB

YEARLY LOW

1.6636 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7487 RUB

2012 ETB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.9178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.6636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2542 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8121 to the December average rate of 1.6848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9178 was down 20.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,589 RUB

2011 Average 9,373 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 8,318 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,270.95 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8758

1.6649

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.7521, compared to 1.7453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7521

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2115 RUB (High: 1.8883 / Low: 1.6768). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 RUB (High: 1.7027 / Low: 1.6709).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2115

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

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 0.0941 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.8582) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2036 (+12.30%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.8582

2011 Avg (June) 1.6546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8636	1.7401	1.8121
February	1.7440	1.6697	1.7180
March	1.7088	1.6637	1.6824
April	1.7027	1.6709	1.6872
May	1.8883	1.6768	1.7546
June	1.9178	1.8254	1.8582
July	1.8461	1.7811	1.8158
August	1.8024	1.7574	1.7790
September	1.8002	1.6948	1.7432
October	1.7391	1.6979	1.7199
November	1.7482	1.6954	1.7289
December	1.6990	1.6636	1.6848