2011 GMD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1257 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.9727 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0433 RUB

2011 GMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.9727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1531 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0890 to the December average rate of 1.0884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1257 was down 3.36% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,629 RUB

2010 Average 5,505 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 4,863 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 765.38 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0972

0.9988

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.0335, compared to 1.0531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0335

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.1166 RUB (High: 1.0893 / Low: 0.9727). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0514 RUB (High: 1.0688 / Low: 1.0173).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1166

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0465 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.0890) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1382), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0492 (-4.32%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.0890

2010 Avg (January) 1.1382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1257	1.0529	1.0890
February	1.0688	1.0173	1.0425
March	1.0611	0.9964	1.0283
April	1.0592	0.9912	1.0190
May	1.0383	0.9780	1.0079
June	1.0636	0.9750	1.0142
July	1.0521	0.9809	1.0070
August	1.0893	0.9727	1.0366
September	1.0945	1.0231	1.0534
October	1.1189	1.0116	1.0770
November	1.0981	1.0186	1.0561
December	1.1256	1.0418	1.0884