2012 RUB to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0690 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0591 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0645 BBD

2012 RUB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0638 to the December average rate of 0.0651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0690 was down 5.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 345 BBD

2011 Average 341 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 296 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.46 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0689

0.0601

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BBD 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 0.0654, compared to 0.0635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0654

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0081 BBD (High: 0.0681 / Low: 0.0600). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BBD (High: 0.0659 / Low: 0.0647).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0682) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0704), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-3.13%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0682

2011 Avg (March) 0.0704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0663	0.0621	0.0638
February	0.0687	0.0661	0.0671
March	0.0690	0.0673	0.0682
April	0.0687	0.0673	0.0679
May	0.0681	0.0600	0.0649
June	0.0620	0.0591	0.0608
July	0.0626	0.0606	0.0616
August	0.0634	0.0617	0.0626
September	0.0656	0.0618	0.0637
October	0.0650	0.0635	0.0643
November	0.0648	0.0630	0.0637
December	0.0659	0.0647	0.0651