2013 RUB to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.8093 SOS

YEARLY LOW

34.0740 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.3588 SOS

2013 RUB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 53.8093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 34.0740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7353 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.8993 to the December average rate of 35.4763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 53.8093 was down 4.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 56.1309, 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 269,047 SOS

2012 Average 261,297 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 170,370 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,676.54 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

54.6416

33.7340

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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 49.7642, compared to 38.9534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7642

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.9534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 3.3660 SOS (High: 46.0745 / Low: 42.7085). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7448 SOS (High: 39.0786 / Low: 38.3338).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.3660

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.2098 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 52.7941) against the same month in 2012 (average: 54.4945), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7004 (-3.12%).

2013 Avg (February) 52.7941

2012 Avg (February) 54.4945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.4653	52.4493	52.8993
February	53.8093	51.3511	52.7941
March	52.7998	50.4477	51.5814
April	50.6595	48.4790	49.4297
May	48.7471	46.0563	47.5453
June	46.0745	42.7085	44.3355
July	43.1152	41.5437	42.3928
August	41.8727	39.2447	40.5082
September	40.1766	38.6632	39.3277
October	39.0786	38.3338	38.7207
November	38.0241	36.2187	37.2949
December	36.4165	34.0740	35.4763