2013 RUB to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2038 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.1387 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1825 VEF

2013 RUB to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.1387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0651 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1421 to the December average rate of 0.1915, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2038 was up 37.63% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1481, 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 1,019 VEF

2012 Average 692 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 693 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.65 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2067

0.1362

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to VEF 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 0.1724, compared to 0.1927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1724

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0651 VEF (High: 0.2038 / Low: 0.1387). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 VEF (High: 0.1430 / Low: 0.1408).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0651

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.1539) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1464), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+5.15%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.1539

2012 Avg (March) 0.1464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1430	0.1408	0.1421
February	0.1437	0.1403	0.1423
March	0.2038	0.1387	0.1539
April	0.2036	0.1986	0.2007
May	0.2026	0.1977	0.2009
June	0.1983	0.1912	0.1947
July	0.1947	0.1886	0.1920
August	0.1916	0.1891	0.1907
September	0.1982	0.1880	0.1932
October	0.1984	0.1945	0.1963
November	0.1947	0.1898	0.1923
December	0.1930	0.1893	0.1915