2012 RUB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2865 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.2494 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2643 LSL

2012 RUB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.2865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.2494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0371 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2556 to the December average rate of 0.2808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2865 was up 5.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2721, 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 1,433 LSL

2011 Average 1,231 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 1,247 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.32 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2834

0.2515

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LSL 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 0.2594, compared to 0.2693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2594

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0168 LSL (High: 0.2837 / Low: 0.2669). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 LSL (High: 0.2592 / Low: 0.2510).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2802) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+6.10%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2802

2011 Avg (November) 0.2641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2592	0.2510	0.2556
February	0.2624	0.2494	0.2568
March	0.2631	0.2535	0.2590
April	0.2694	0.2608	0.2655
May	0.2712	0.2555	0.2644
June	0.2586	0.2498	0.2549
July	0.2599	0.2500	0.2542
August	0.2646	0.2540	0.2588
September	0.2699	0.2574	0.2637
October	0.2837	0.2669	0.2781
November	0.2865	0.2753	0.2802
December	0.2864	0.2765	0.2808