2013 LTL to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.1341 RUB

YEARLY LOW

11.4839 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2555 RUB

2013 LTL to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 13.1341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.4839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6502 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6394 to the December average rate of 13.0389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.1341 was up 8.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.1114, 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 65,671 RUB

2012 Average 57,800 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 57,420 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,251.06 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.1857

11.4239

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 11.8050, compared to 12.7061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8050

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.5653 RUB (High: 12.5692 / Low: 12.0038). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1442 RUB (High: 11.6375 / Low: 11.4933).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5653

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1313 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 13.0389) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.6713), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3676 (+11.72%).

2013 Avg (December) 13.0389

2012 Avg (December) 11.6713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.8076	11.4839	11.6394
February	11.8121	11.5730	11.6783
March	11.6375	11.4933	11.5708
April	11.9797	11.5533	11.8280
May	11.9849	11.6614	11.7757
June	12.5692	12.0038	12.3377
July	12.6841	12.2680	12.4139
August	12.8252	12.6329	12.7301
September	12.7696	12.4189	12.5988
October	12.7668	12.5971	12.6682
November	13.0521	12.6023	12.7863
December	13.1341	12.9382	13.0389