2013 GMD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0253 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.8551 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9427 RUB

2013 GMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 1.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.8551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1702 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9046 to the December average rate of 0.8665, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0253 was down 8.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1236, 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 5,127 RUB

2012 Average 5,001 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 4,276 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 850.83 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0178

0.8527

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 0.9191, compared to 0.9662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9191

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1410 RUB (High: 1.0052 / Low: 0.8643). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 RUB (High: 0.9917 / Low: 0.9734).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1410

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0847 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.9984) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0483 (+5.08%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.9984

2012 Avg (September) 0.9501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9375	0.8796	0.9046
February	0.9174	0.8788	0.9048
March	0.9419	0.9092	0.9258
April	0.9591	0.9327	0.9468
May	0.9535	0.8882	0.9369
June	0.9428	0.8700	0.8958
July	1.0214	0.9212	0.9960
August	1.0161	0.9394	1.0041
September	1.0253	0.9696	0.9984
October	0.9917	0.9734	0.9812
November	1.0052	0.8643	0.9512
December	0.8848	0.8551	0.8665