2015 RUB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

459.0386 STD

YEARLY LOW

304.6887 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

364.2242 STD

2015 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 459.0386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 304.6887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.3499 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 328.7009 to the December average rate of 321.0787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 459.0386 was down 15.70% compared to the 2014 peak of 544.5273, 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 2,295,193 STD

2014 Average 2,436,367 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,523,443 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 771,749.54 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

443.7536

309.9264

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 383.6918, compared to 344.7565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.9353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 383.6918

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 344.7565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 65.1259 STD (High: 459.0386 / Low: 393.9127). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.4465 STD (High: 334.2863 / Low: 318.8398).

April Spread (Volatile) ±65.1259

September Spread (Stable) ±15.4465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 51.4010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -51.4010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 428.8091) against the same month in 2014 (average: 497.7462), the exchange rate shifted by -68.9371 (-13.85%).

2015 Avg (April) 428.8091

2014 Avg (April) 497.7462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	345.9726	311.0917	328.7009
February	355.3037	310.1757	336.3637
March	393.6574	350.8873	376.3144
April	459.0386	393.9127	428.8091
May	446.3487	419.9237	432.6013
June	419.1577	390.5047	399.3616
July	397.7377	362.0185	388.2357
August	360.8598	304.8556	336.8347
September	334.2863	318.8398	325.9478
October	356.3842	328.4943	345.8233
November	355.6117	339.8721	350.6186
December	346.9889	304.6887	321.0787