2015 SOS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1179 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0705 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0913 RUB

2015 SOS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SOS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.0705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0473 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0896 to the December average rate of 0.1137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1179 was up 21.87% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0967, 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 589 RUB

2014 Average 219 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 353 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.60 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1178

0.0684

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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 0.0822, compared to 0.1005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0822

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0173 RUB (High: 0.0986 / Low: 0.0814). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 RUB (High: 0.0749 / Low: 0.0705).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1137) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0366 (+47.51%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1137

2014 Avg (December) 0.0771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0986	0.0814	0.0896
February	0.0990	0.0873	0.0916
March	0.0887	0.0819	0.0857
April	0.0824	0.0713	0.0756
May	0.0749	0.0705	0.0725
June	0.0810	0.0754	0.0784
July	0.0915	0.0801	0.0839
August	0.1062	0.0919	0.0980
September	0.1052	0.1004	0.1029
October	0.1033	0.0958	0.0988
November	0.1100	0.1007	0.1053
December	0.1179	0.1088	0.1137