2013 RUB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.6547 BIF

YEARLY LOW

46.0029 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.7111 BIF

2013 RUB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 52.6547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 46.0029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6518 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.1702 to the December average rate of 47.0708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 52.6547 was up 3.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 50.7039, 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 263,273 BIF

2012 Average 225,973 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 230,015 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,258.78 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

52.4489

46.0446

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 50.1634, compared to 47.2588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.1634

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.2588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 2.5415 BIF (High: 48.5444 / Low: 46.0029). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7043 BIF (High: 46.8725 / Low: 46.1681).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.5415

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0436 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 51.9152) against the same month in 2012 (average: 43.6118), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3034 (+19.04%).

2013 Avg (February) 51.9152

2012 Avg (February) 43.6118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.0155	49.5023	50.1702
February	52.6547	50.6047	51.9152
March	51.3823	49.0025	50.5371
April	50.8658	49.4009	50.1165
May	50.7134	48.7964	50.1425
June	48.8881	47.1420	48.0989
July	47.8683	46.3434	47.1733
August	46.8725	46.1681	46.5783
September	48.5444	46.0029	47.2868
October	48.7400	47.5222	48.1091
November	47.9681	46.6181	47.3345
December	47.5897	46.4964	47.0708