2013 TOP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.4987 RUB

YEARLY LOW

17.2750 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.7773 RUB

2013 TOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the TOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 18.4987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 17.2750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2237 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4277 to the December average rate of 17.6896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 18.4987 was down 1.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 18.8344, 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 92,494 RUB

2012 Average 89,348 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 86,375 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,118.28 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

18.1530

17.3618

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 17.7525, compared to 17.8021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7525

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.8314 RUB (High: 18.4987 / Low: 17.6673). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2300 RUB (High: 17.5925 / Low: 17.3625).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8314

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 18.0871) against the same month in 2012 (average: 18.3874), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3003 (-1.63%).

2013 Avg (June) 18.0871

2012 Avg (June) 18.3874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.5925	17.3625	17.4277
February	17.7010	17.2750	17.4558
March	17.7790	17.4115	17.6306
April	18.1822	17.7409	18.0019
May	18.2770	17.7159	17.9121
June	18.4987	17.6673	18.0871
July	18.0005	17.5678	17.7568
August	18.0322	17.7267	17.8240
September	17.9920	17.4094	17.7241
October	18.0260	17.5478	17.7814
November	18.2264	17.8333	18.0369
December	17.9626	17.5393	17.6896