2012 LRD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4560 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.3957 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4216 RUB

2012 LRD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.4560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.3957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0603 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4315 to the December average rate of 0.4203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4560 was up 0.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,280 RUB

2011 Average 2,041 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 1,978 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.50 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4455

0.3951

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.4158, compared to 0.4273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4158

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0472 RUB (High: 0.4428 / Low: 0.3957). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 RUB (High: 0.4246 / Low: 0.4172).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0472

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4413) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0545 (+14.09%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4413

2011 Avg (June) 0.3868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4481	0.4097	0.4315
February	0.4150	0.3963	0.4073
March	0.4068	0.3957	0.3993
April	0.4055	0.3957	0.3997
May	0.4428	0.3957	0.4157
June	0.4560	0.4331	0.4413
July	0.4458	0.4282	0.4352
August	0.4375	0.4266	0.4314
September	0.4376	0.4102	0.4254
October	0.4351	0.4184	0.4255
November	0.4334	0.4170	0.4261
December	0.4246	0.4172	0.4203