2013 RUB to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5391 LRD

YEARLY LOW

2.2557 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4071 LRD

2013 RUB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.5391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 2.2557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2834 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4482 to the December average rate of 2.4591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5391 was up 0.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5274, 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 12,696 LRD

2012 Average 11,873 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 11,278 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,417.18 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5203

2.2718

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 2.4027, compared to 2.4116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4027

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1910 LRD (High: 2.4872 / Low: 2.2962). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 LRD (High: 2.4283 / Low: 2.3955).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1910

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

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 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 2.4996) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1489 (+6.33%).

2013 Avg (October) 2.4996

2012 Avg (October) 2.3507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4747	2.3822	2.4482
February	2.4907	2.4342	2.4626
March	2.4283	2.3955	2.4123
April	2.4186	2.3490	2.3766
May	2.4298	2.3537	2.3885
June	2.3613	2.2773	2.3279
July	2.3323	2.2557	2.2925
August	2.3724	2.2753	2.3425
September	2.4872	2.2962	2.4120
October	2.5391	2.4385	2.4996
November	2.5032	2.4205	2.4639
December	2.4838	2.4272	2.4591