2015 STD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0033 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0022 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0028 RUB

2015 STD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the STD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0033 was down 6.11% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0035, 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 16 RUB

2014 Average 10 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 11 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.52 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0032

0.0022

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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 0.0026, compared to 0.0029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0026

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 RUB (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0028). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 RUB (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0028).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0031) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+10.22%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0031

2014 Avg (December) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0032	0.0029	0.0030
February	0.0032	0.0028	0.0030
March	0.0028	0.0025	0.0027
April	0.0025	0.0022	0.0023
May	0.0024	0.0022	0.0023
June	0.0026	0.0024	0.0025
July	0.0028	0.0025	0.0026
August	0.0033	0.0028	0.0030
September	0.0031	0.0030	0.0031
October	0.0030	0.0028	0.0029
November	0.0029	0.0028	0.0029
December	0.0033	0.0029	0.0031