2012 RUB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.7039 BIF

YEARLY LOW

40.3578 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.1878 BIF

2012 RUB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 50.7039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 40.3578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3461 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.4214 to the December average rate of 49.6234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 50.7039 was up 12.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 44.8757, 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 253,519 BIF

2011 Average 206,096 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 201,789 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,730.38 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

50.4436

40.6013

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BIF 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 43.6295, compared to 46.7461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.6295

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.7461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.5207 BIF (High: 46.8954 / Low: 42.3747). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2584 BIF (High: 45.7533 / Low: 44.4949).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.5207

August Spread (Stable) ±1.2584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 2.4163 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 49.6234) against the same month in 2011 (average: 40.8891), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7343 (+21.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 49.6234

2011 Avg (December) 40.8891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.8194	40.3578	41.4214
February	44.8016	42.5646	43.6118
March	44.6728	43.2657	44.2439
April	47.0275	43.2950	44.6419
May	46.8954	42.3747	45.1372
June	43.4307	41.3396	42.7209
July	45.1533	42.7215	43.9780
August	45.7533	44.4949	45.1755
September	47.6850	44.5201	46.3809
October	48.2852	46.9134	47.6773
November	49.1979	46.5948	47.6415
December	50.7039	48.7309	49.6234