2013 RUB to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0419 BTN

YEARLY LOW

1.7055 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8360 BTN

2013 RUB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 2.0419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1.7055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3364 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7967 to the December average rate of 1.8838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.0419 was up 12.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8089, 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 10,209 BTN

2012 Average 8,483 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 8,528 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,681.78 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9814

1.7125

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BTN 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 1.7722, compared to 1.8999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.2128 BTN (High: 2.0419 / Low: 1.8291). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 BTN (High: 1.8998 / Low: 1.8658).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2128

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.8991) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2891 (+17.95%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.8991

2012 Avg (August) 1.6101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8193	1.7729	1.7967
February	1.8037	1.7651	1.7824
March	1.7899	1.7487	1.7659
April	1.7653	1.7055	1.7349
May	1.7778	1.7248	1.7527
June	1.8369	1.7672	1.8004
July	1.8478	1.7988	1.8239
August	2.0419	1.8291	1.8991
September	2.0174	1.9294	1.9590
October	1.9390	1.8922	1.9200
November	1.9389	1.8786	1.9135
December	1.8998	1.8658	1.8838