2014 RUB to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.4968 SOS

YEARLY LOW

10.3401 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.4672 SOS

2014 RUB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 34.4968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 10.3401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1567 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.8034 to the December average rate of 13.0558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 34.4968 was down 35.89% compared to the 2013 peak of 53.8093, 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 172,484 SOS

2013 Average 221,544 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 51,700 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,783.73 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

34.7782

11.0811

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 28.9691, compared to 19.9652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 4.3970 SOS (High: 14.7371 / Low: 10.3401). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7745 SOS (High: 27.6159 / Low: 26.8414).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.3970

June Spread (Stable) ±0.7745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.6832 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 32.8034) against the same month in 2013 (average: 52.8993), the exchange rate shifted by -20.0958 (-37.99%).

2014 Avg (January) 32.8034

2013 Avg (January) 52.8993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.4968	30.8301	32.8034
February	31.2179	29.0642	30.3283
March	29.0473	27.5419	28.1438
April	28.2943	26.9975	27.4993
May	28.7120	27.1575	27.8092
June	27.6159	26.8414	27.2309
July	26.9372	23.8746	25.9636
August	23.8119	22.6847	23.3316
September	22.7667	19.5479	21.6162
October	19.5598	18.1547	19.0848
November	18.1917	14.9818	16.7390
December	14.7371	10.3401	13.0558