2012 RUB to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2865 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.2495 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2644 SZL

2012 RUB to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.2865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.2495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0370 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2555 to the December average rate of 0.2808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2865 was up 5.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2721, 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 1,433 SZL

2011 Average 1,230 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 1,247 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 185.19 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2835

0.2515

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RUB to SZL 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 0.2594, compared to 0.2694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2594

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0168 SZL (High: 0.2837 / Low: 0.2669). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 SZL (High: 0.2592 / Low: 0.2512).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2802) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+6.14%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2802

2011 Avg (November) 0.2640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2592	0.2512	0.2555
February	0.2627	0.2495	0.2568
March	0.2633	0.2544	0.2591
April	0.2694	0.2608	0.2653
May	0.2713	0.2555	0.2643
June	0.2589	0.2499	0.2550
July	0.2599	0.2500	0.2542
August	0.2645	0.2539	0.2589
September	0.2721	0.2579	0.2640
October	0.2837	0.2669	0.2782
November	0.2865	0.2753	0.2802
December	0.2864	0.2765	0.2808