2012 RUB to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5274 LRD

YEARLY LOW

2.1932 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3750 LRD

2012 RUB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 2.5274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.1932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3342 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3192 to the December average rate of 2.3794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5274 was down 4.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6544, 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 12,637 LRD

2011 Average 12,283 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 10,966 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,671.21 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5282

2.2426

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LRD 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 2.4093, compared to 2.3407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4093

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2691 LRD (High: 2.5274 / Low: 2.2583). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0414 LRD (High: 2.3968 / Low: 2.3554).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2691

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0414

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.1413 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.4077) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5800), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1722 (-6.68%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.4077

2011 Avg (May) 2.5800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4405	2.2316	2.3192
February	2.5235	2.4095	2.4557
March	2.5273	2.4580	2.5044
April	2.5269	2.4658	2.5022
May	2.5274	2.2583	2.4077
June	2.3091	2.1932	2.2664
July	2.3353	2.2433	2.2980
August	2.3442	2.2859	2.3179
September	2.4377	2.2853	2.3513
October	2.3901	2.2982	2.3507
November	2.3978	2.3074	2.3470
December	2.3968	2.3554	2.3794