2011 SOS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0202 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0169 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0182 RUB

2011 SOS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SOS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 0.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0188 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0202 was down 2.27% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 101 RUB

2010 Average 98 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 84 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.63 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0197

0.0169

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to RUB 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 0.0179, compared to 0.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0022 RUB (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 RUB (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0176).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.0193) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.84%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.0193

2010 Avg (October) 0.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0192	0.0186	0.0188
February	0.0186	0.0179	0.0183
March	0.0180	0.0176	0.0177
April	0.0177	0.0172	0.0175
May	0.0179	0.0171	0.0175
June	0.0177	0.0171	0.0174
July	0.0178	0.0169	0.0171
August	0.0183	0.0169	0.0176
September	0.0200	0.0178	0.0189
October	0.0202	0.0184	0.0193
November	0.0195	0.0187	0.0190
December	0.0198	0.0189	0.0194