2012 RUB to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4079 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.3568 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3898 MDL

2012 RUB to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.4079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.3568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3761 to the December average rate of 0.3964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4079 was down 4.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4270, 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 2,040 MDL

2011 Average 1,995 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 1,784 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.43 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4069

0.3644

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MDL 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 0.3879, compared to 0.3916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3879

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0368 MDL (High: 0.3991 / Low: 0.3624). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 MDL (High: 0.3974 / Low: 0.3895).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4033) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4204), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0171 (-4.07%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4033

2011 Avg (March) 0.4204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3904	0.3625	0.3761
February	0.4050	0.3901	0.3966
March	0.4079	0.3977	0.4033
April	0.4061	0.3954	0.3990
May	0.3991	0.3624	0.3848
June	0.3741	0.3568	0.3679
July	0.3916	0.3717	0.3815
August	0.3977	0.3847	0.3907
September	0.4051	0.3839	0.3948
October	0.3974	0.3895	0.3934
November	0.4013	0.3880	0.3930
December	0.3998	0.3906	0.3964