2012 LTL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1114 RUB

YEARLY LOW

11.1242 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.5600 RUB

2012 LTL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 12.1114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 11.1242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9873 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7171 to the December average rate of 11.6713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.1114 was down 4.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.6699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,557 RUB

2011 Average 59,196 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 55,621 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,936.41 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.0055

11.1501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 11.4950, compared to 11.6250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7520 RUB (High: 11.9598 / Low: 11.2079). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1318 RUB (High: 11.3029 / Low: 11.1712).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7520

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1318

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3745 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 11.9342) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.6505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2837 (+2.44%).

2012 Avg (June) 11.9342

2011 Avg (June) 11.6505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.0680	11.4934	11.7171
February	11.5203	11.2834	11.4220
March	11.3704	11.1242	11.2214
April	11.3029	11.1712	11.2334
May	11.9598	11.2079	11.4423
June	12.1114	11.7591	11.9342
July	11.9324	11.2766	11.5597
August	11.7839	11.2965	11.4685
September	11.7911	11.5910	11.6954
October	11.7799	11.6146	11.6927
November	11.7635	11.5853	11.6622
December	11.7983	11.5298	11.6713