2013 RUB to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3619 DOP

YEARLY LOW

1.2543 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3082 DOP

2013 RUB to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.3619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 1.2543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1076 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3364 to the December average rate of 1.2956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3619 was up 1.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3436, 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 6,809 DOP

2012 Average 6,290 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 6,271 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 537.88 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3566

1.2691

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to DOP 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 1.3195, compared to 1.2968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0646 DOP (High: 1.3411 / Low: 1.2765). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 DOP (High: 1.2897 / Low: 1.2687).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0646

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.3493) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0460 (+3.53%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.3493

2012 Avg (February) 1.3033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3530	1.3109	1.3364
February	1.3619	1.3346	1.3493
March	1.3417	1.3191	1.3310
April	1.3264	1.2944	1.3086
May	1.3220	1.2945	1.3118
June	1.3067	1.2582	1.2800
July	1.2950	1.2543	1.2764
August	1.2897	1.2687	1.2801
September	1.3411	1.2765	1.3071
October	1.3385	1.3110	1.3238
November	1.3134	1.2800	1.2980
December	1.3129	1.2769	1.2956