2015 TOP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.2418 RUB

YEARLY LOW

24.2738 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.8904 RUB

2015 TOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the TOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 35.2418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 24.2738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9680 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3387 to the December average rate of 31.2308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 35.2418 was up 1.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 34.8687, 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 176,209 RUB

2014 Average 101,878 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 121,369 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,839.85 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

33.0693

24.3024

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 28.5970, compared to 29.1837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 5.3046 RUB (High: 35.1349 / Low: 29.8303). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6213 RUB (High: 25.8952 / Low: 24.2738).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.3046

May Spread (Stable) ±1.6213

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 3.6996 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 32.0174) against the same month in 2014 (average: 18.8543), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1631 (+69.81%).

2015 Avg (February) 32.0174

2014 Avg (February) 18.8543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.1349	29.8303	32.3387
February	35.2418	30.6739	32.0174
March	31.2260	28.2838	29.8498
April	28.4617	24.6495	26.1502
May	25.8952	24.2738	25.0330
June	27.3099	25.6353	26.1930
July	27.5658	25.6474	26.5176
August	31.7464	27.6881	29.4329
September	31.4927	29.2529	30.3506
October	29.5509	27.4565	28.2885
November	30.2401	28.4408	29.2818
December	32.7624	29.5931	31.2308