2015 ETB to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.4618 RUB

YEARLY LOW

2.3914 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9597 RUB

2015 ETB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 3.4618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 2.3914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0704 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1651 to the December average rate of 3.3174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.4618 was up 1.90% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.3974, 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 17,309 RUB

2014 Average 9,787 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 11,957 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,351.87 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.4024

2.3832

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 2.8316, compared to 3.0877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8316

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.5321 RUB (High: 3.4353 / Low: 2.9031). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1604 RUB (High: 2.7304 / Low: 2.5700).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5321

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3611 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 3.3174) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.7894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5281 (+18.93%).

2015 Avg (December) 3.3174

2014 Avg (December) 2.7894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.4353	2.9031	3.1651
February	3.4405	3.0081	3.1650
March	3.0607	2.8077	2.9513
April	2.8239	2.4415	2.5902
May	2.5529	2.3914	2.4681
June	2.7304	2.5700	2.6500
July	2.9362	2.6780	2.7635
August	3.3890	2.9491	3.1427
September	3.3035	3.1289	3.2020
October	3.1628	2.9370	3.0079
November	3.1730	2.9934	3.0926
December	3.4618	3.1586	3.3174