2012 SOS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0209 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0178 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0192 RUB

2012 SOS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0209 was up 3.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0202, 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 105 RUB

2011 Average 91 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 89 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.55 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0206

0.0178

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 0.0189, compared to 0.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0189

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 RUB (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 RUB (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0189).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0203) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+17.13%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0203

2011 Avg (June) 0.0174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0197	0.0186	0.0193
February	0.0186	0.0179	0.0184
March	0.0183	0.0178	0.0180
April	0.0184	0.0179	0.0181
May	0.0205	0.0181	0.0191
June	0.0209	0.0199	0.0203
July	0.0205	0.0196	0.0200
August	0.0199	0.0194	0.0197
September	0.0200	0.0188	0.0193
October	0.0195	0.0189	0.0192
November	0.0197	0.0191	0.0194
December	0.0192	0.0189	0.0190