2012 TOP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.8344 RUB

YEARLY LOW

17.1083 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8691 RUB

2012 TOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 18.8344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 17.1083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7261 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0084 to the December average rate of 17.6570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.8344 was down 1.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.0593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,172 RUB

2011 Average 83,932 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 85,541 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,630.66 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.4939

17.2154

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 17.7190, compared to 18.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.4000 RUB (High: 18.5536 / Low: 17.1536). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2688 RUB (High: 17.4725 / Low: 17.2037).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4000

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 18.3874) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.0701), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3173 (+14.42%).

2012 Avg (June) 18.3874

2011 Avg (June) 16.0701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.4873	17.4262	18.0084
February	17.9349	17.1872	17.6244
March	17.6666	17.1083	17.3922
April	17.4725	17.2037	17.3220
May	18.5536	17.1536	17.5795
June	18.8344	17.9958	18.3874
July	18.6125	18.0127	18.2589
August	18.6035	18.0477	18.2467
September	18.4387	17.7766	18.0181
October	18.1191	17.6322	17.8625
November	18.5608	17.4699	18.0719
December	17.7875	17.5103	17.6570