2012 GIP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.8889 RUB

YEARLY LOW

46.1423 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.2579 RUB

2012 GIP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 51.8889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 46.1423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7466 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.6405 to the December average rate of 49.3259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 51.8889 was up 2.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 50.4856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 259,445 RUB

2011 Average 235,558 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 230,712 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,732.89 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.6404

45.9570

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 48.2669, compared to 50.2490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2669

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.2490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.8383 RUB (High: 51.5120 / Low: 47.6737). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7282 RUB (High: 46.8705 / Low: 46.1423).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.8383

March Spread (Stable) ±0.7282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4784 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 51.0899) against the same month in 2011 (average: 45.3393), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7507 (+12.68%).

2012 Avg (June) 51.0899

2011 Avg (June) 45.3393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.9310	47.4410	48.6405
February	47.8595	46.3277	47.1621
March	46.8705	46.1423	46.4306
April	47.7351	46.3767	47.1649
May	51.5120	47.6737	49.1133
June	51.8889	50.1693	51.0899
July	51.7569	50.5486	51.1668
August	51.4997	49.8840	50.6247
September	51.5903	49.1306	50.3719
October	50.4174	49.2475	49.8640
November	50.5836	49.4107	50.1406
December	49.6813	48.8177	49.3259