2014 STD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0035 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0018 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0021 RUB

2014 STD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the STD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0019 to the December average rate of 0.0028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 51.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0035 was up 89.13% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17 RUB

2013 Average 9 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 9 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.30 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0029

0.0018

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STD 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 0.0020, compared to 0.0022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0009 RUB (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 0.0020 / Low: 0.0019).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0028) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+54.27%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0028

2013 Avg (December) 0.0018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0020	0.0018	0.0019
February	0.0020	0.0019	0.0020
March	0.0021	0.0020	0.0020
April	0.0020	0.0020	0.0020
May	0.0020	0.0019	0.0020
June	0.0019	0.0019	0.0019
July	0.0020	0.0019	0.0019
August	0.0020	0.0019	0.0020
September	0.0020	0.0020	0.0020
October	0.0022	0.0020	0.0021
November	0.0025	0.0022	0.0024
December	0.0035	0.0026	0.0028