2013 HTG to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8536 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.7029 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7491 RUB

2013 HTG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HTG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.8536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.7029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1507 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7175 to the December average rate of 0.8116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8536 was up 6.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8020, 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 4,268 RUB

2012 Average 3,726 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 3,515 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 753.50 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8218

0.6993

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 0.7309, compared to 0.7673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1083 RUB (High: 0.8536 / Low: 0.7453). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 RUB (High: 0.7313 / Low: 0.7200).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1083

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.8116) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0827 (+11.35%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.8116

2012 Avg (December) 0.7289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7245	0.7086	0.7175
February	0.7191	0.7029	0.7095
March	0.7313	0.7200	0.7247
April	0.7456	0.7266	0.7379
May	0.7506	0.7285	0.7368
June	0.7763	0.7390	0.7588
July	0.7730	0.7421	0.7563
August	0.7667	0.7519	0.7601
September	0.7715	0.7321	0.7524
October	0.7536	0.7338	0.7451
November	0.8352	0.7441	0.7785
December	0.8536	0.7453	0.8116