2013 GIP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.4972 RUB

YEARLY LOW

47.1598 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.1574 RUB

2013 GIP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GIP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 54.4972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 47.1598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3374 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.2933 to the December average rate of 53.8140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 54.4972 was up 5.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 51.8889, 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 272,486 RUB

2012 Average 246,323 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 235,799 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,687.22 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

54.4272

47.0696

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 48.5388, compared to 51.7760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.5388

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.7760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 2.7449 RUB (High: 54.2573 / Low: 51.5124). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6966 RUB (High: 49.6592 / Low: 48.9626).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7449

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 53.8140) against the same month in 2012 (average: 49.3259), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4881 (+9.10%).

2013 Avg (December) 53.8140

2012 Avg (December) 49.3259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.1526	47.7104	48.2933
February	48.9069	47.1598	47.6828
March	49.6592	48.9626	49.2477
April	49.6737	47.2128	48.0991
May	48.5453	47.1598	47.9112
June	50.7438	48.4657	49.9983
July	50.5842	49.1191	49.7193
August	51.7750	50.0424	51.1515
September	52.2891	50.9110	51.6770
October	52.1731	51.2987	51.5807
November	54.2573	51.5124	52.7136
December	54.4972	53.4365	53.8140