2012 WST to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.3771 RUB

YEARLY LOW

12.6120 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4380 RUB

2012 WST to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 14.3771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 12.6120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7651 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1674 to the December average rate of 13.4313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.3771 was up 2.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.0160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,886 RUB

2011 Average 63,321 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 63,060 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,825.42 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.9085

12.8738

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 13.1989, compared to 13.6771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1989

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.2826 RUB (High: 13.8947 / Low: 12.6120). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2577 RUB (High: 13.1122 / Low: 12.8544).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2826

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2577

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.2301 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 13.8223) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.3746), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4476 (+11.70%).

2012 Avg (July) 13.8223

2011 Avg (July) 12.3746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4878	12.8925	13.1674
February	13.3129	12.8779	13.0879
March	13.2136	12.7627	13.0490
April	13.1122	12.8544	12.9600
May	13.8947	12.6120	13.1329
June	14.1060	13.5678	13.7963
July	14.3771	13.5786	13.8223
August	14.0366	13.6471	13.8197
September	13.9816	13.5445	13.7387
October	13.8201	13.3858	13.5888
November	13.8331	13.2281	13.6615
December	13.5281	13.2675	13.4313