2013 RUB to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0212 GIP

YEARLY LOW

0.0183 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0200 GIP

2013 RUB to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.0212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0207 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0212 was down 2.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0217, 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 106 GIP

2012 Average 102 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 92 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.27 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0212

0.0183

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 0.0206, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0206

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0010 GIP (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0201). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GIP (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0201).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0209) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.48%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0209

2012 Avg (May) 0.0204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0210	0.0203	0.0207
February	0.0212	0.0204	0.0210
March	0.0204	0.0201	0.0203
April	0.0212	0.0201	0.0208
May	0.0212	0.0206	0.0209
June	0.0206	0.0197	0.0200
July	0.0204	0.0198	0.0201
August	0.0200	0.0193	0.0196
September	0.0196	0.0191	0.0194
October	0.0195	0.0192	0.0194
November	0.0194	0.0184	0.0190
December	0.0187	0.0183	0.0186