2012 RUB to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.1309 SOS

YEARLY LOW

47.7876 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.2671 SOS

2012 RUB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 56.1309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 47.7876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3433 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.9644 to the December average rate of 52.5063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 56.1309 was down 5.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 59.3050, 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 280,654 SOS

2011 Average 275,105 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 238,938 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,716.47 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

56.0264

48.5811

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SOS 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 53.1104, compared to 51.4238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.1104

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.4238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.5256 SOS (High: 55.3357 / Low: 48.8101). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7299 SOS (High: 52.9166 / Low: 52.1868).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.5256

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.2932 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2932

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 55.4059) against the same month in 2011 (average: 56.3853), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9794 (-1.74%).

2012 Avg (March) 55.4059

2011 Avg (March) 56.3853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.8744	50.7952	51.9644
February	55.8436	53.6843	54.4945
March	56.1309	54.5268	55.4059
April	55.8714	54.3319	55.1012
May	55.3357	48.8101	52.4948
June	50.2953	47.7876	49.2016
July	50.9673	48.7454	49.9705
August	51.5487	50.2151	50.8476
September	53.2025	50.1098	51.7093
October	52.8906	51.2320	52.0863
November	52.3523	50.8809	51.4231
December	52.9166	52.1868	52.5063