2012 HTG to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8020 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.6988 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7452 RUB

2012 HTG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.8020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.6988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1032 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7751 to the December average rate of 0.7289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8020 was down 0.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,010 RUB

2011 Average 3,622 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 3,494 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 516.01 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7881

0.7052

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.7420, compared to 0.7483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7420

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0901 RUB (High: 0.7894 / Low: 0.6994). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 RUB (High: 0.7338 / Low: 0.7210).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0901

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.7812) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0932 (+13.55%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.7812

2011 Avg (June) 0.6880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7982	0.7429	0.7751
February	0.7488	0.7114	0.7364
March	0.7227	0.7059	0.7130
April	0.7240	0.6988	0.7121
May	0.7894	0.6994	0.7345
June	0.8020	0.7669	0.7812
July	0.7848	0.7583	0.7714
August	0.7696	0.7499	0.7599
September	0.7706	0.7265	0.7465
October	0.7476	0.7290	0.7382
November	0.7530	0.7320	0.7449
December	0.7338	0.7210	0.7289