2012 RUB to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2375 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.2050 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2238 BOB

2012 RUB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.2050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0325 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2199 to the December average rate of 0.2274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2375 was down 7.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2567, 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 1,188 BOB

2011 Average 1,188 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 1,025 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.52 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2377

0.2084

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BOB 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 0.2259, compared to 0.2217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2259

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0257 BOB (High: 0.2344 / Low: 0.2087). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BOB (High: 0.2299 / Low: 0.2259).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2352) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2461), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-4.43%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2352

2011 Avg (March) 0.2461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2292	0.2138	0.2199
February	0.2373	0.2279	0.2312
March	0.2375	0.2324	0.2352
April	0.2373	0.2320	0.2339
May	0.2344	0.2087	0.2240
June	0.2149	0.2050	0.2108
July	0.2188	0.2097	0.2149
August	0.2215	0.2157	0.2186
September	0.2287	0.2156	0.2223
October	0.2275	0.2219	0.2246
November	0.2266	0.2202	0.2226
December	0.2299	0.2259	0.2274