2012 GMD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1236 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.9038 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0001 RUB

2012 GMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.1236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 0.9038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2198 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0582 to the December average rate of 0.9908, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1236 was down 0.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1257, 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 5,618 RUB

2011 Average 5,217 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 4,519 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,098.90 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0780

0.9156

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 1.0132, compared to 0.9871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1378 RUB (High: 1.0589 / Low: 0.9210). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0436 RUB (High: 0.9474 / Low: 0.9038).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1378

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0754 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0582) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0890), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0308 (-2.83%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0582

2011 Avg (January) 1.0890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1236	0.9987	1.0582
February	1.0187	0.9426	0.9828
March	0.9954	0.9475	0.9618
April	1.0208	0.9708	0.9960
May	1.0849	0.9718	1.0160
June	1.1148	1.0313	1.0645
July	1.0602	1.0089	1.0326
August	1.0228	0.9651	1.0036
September	0.9811	0.9264	0.9501
October	0.9474	0.9038	0.9291
November	1.0589	0.9210	1.0162
December	1.0304	0.9340	0.9908