2012 RUB to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0217 GIP

YEARLY LOW

0.0193 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0203 GIP

2012 RUB to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0206 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0217 was down 3.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0225, 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 108 GIP

2011 Average 106 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 96 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.00 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0217

0.0193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to GIP 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 0.0207, compared to 0.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 GIP (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0194). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GIP (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0213).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0215) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0218), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.17%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0215

2011 Avg (March) 0.0218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0211	0.0200	0.0206
February	0.0216	0.0209	0.0212
March	0.0217	0.0213	0.0215
April	0.0216	0.0209	0.0212
May	0.0210	0.0194	0.0204
June	0.0199	0.0193	0.0196
July	0.0198	0.0193	0.0195
August	0.0200	0.0194	0.0198
September	0.0204	0.0194	0.0199
October	0.0203	0.0198	0.0201
November	0.0202	0.0198	0.0199
December	0.0205	0.0201	0.0203