2013 ETB to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7760 RUB

YEARLY LOW

1.6287 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7019 RUB

2013 ETB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 1.7760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.6287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1473 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6523 to the December average rate of 1.7203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7760 was down 7.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9178, 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 8,880 RUB

2012 Average 8,744 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 8,144 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 736.58 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7648

1.6296

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 1.6775, compared to 1.7264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6775

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0945 RUB (High: 1.7725 / Low: 1.6779). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 RUB (High: 1.7632 / Low: 1.7436).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0945

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.7467) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8158), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0691 (-3.81%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.7467

2012 Avg (July) 1.8158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6711	1.6399	1.6523
February	1.6588	1.6287	1.6408
March	1.6958	1.6557	1.6700
April	1.7130	1.6662	1.6916
May	1.7056	1.6673	1.6812
June	1.7568	1.6986	1.7287
July	1.7760	1.7228	1.7467
August	1.7632	1.7436	1.7535
September	1.7725	1.6779	1.7255
October	1.7127	1.6728	1.6926
November	1.7398	1.7007	1.7197
December	1.7442	1.6936	1.7203