2013 RUB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

618.4008 STD

YEARLY LOW

541.0206 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

580.7359 STD

2013 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 618.4008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 541.0206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.3803 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 610.8778 to the December average rate of 545.4982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 618.4008 was down 3.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 640.0141, 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 3,092,004 STD

2012 Average 3,081,360 STD

Yearly Trough Low 2,705,103 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 386,901.25 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

620.4341

538.6858

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to STD 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 602.0306, compared to 559.4412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.5894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 602.0306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 559.4412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 40.9150 STD (High: 596.7524 / Low: 555.8374). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0818 STD (High: 550.1024 / Low: 541.0206).

June Spread (Volatile) ±40.9150

December Spread (Stable) ±9.0818

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 25.6378 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -25.6378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 613.6218) against the same month in 2012 (average: 633.0763), the exchange rate shifted by -19.4545 (-3.07%).

2013 Avg (March) 613.6218

2012 Avg (March) 633.0763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	618.0703	602.1005	610.8778
February	615.4808	601.6331	607.9541
March	618.4008	607.7019	613.6218
April	615.1006	592.0343	601.4231
May	609.2428	588.2933	601.9722
June	596.7524	555.8374	576.3344
July	580.8416	561.5277	573.0770
August	564.9485	543.4044	556.8548
September	572.9878	555.7681	564.1527
October	565.2287	555.6808	560.9652
November	562.2740	547.0426	556.0990
December	550.1024	541.0206	545.4982