2014 XDR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

100.6715 RUB

YEARLY LOW

50.6412 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

58.3918 RUB

2014 XDR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XDR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 100.6715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 50.6412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.0303 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.7633 to the December average rate of 81.9287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 100.6715 was up 97.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 51.0289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 503,358 RUB

2013 Average 242,087 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 253,206 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,151.57 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

84.9452

48.7467

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 54.0355, compared to 62.7481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.7126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.0355

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.7481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 26.1381 RUB (High: 100.6715 / Low: 74.5335). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5118 RUB (High: 56.2404 / Low: 54.7287).

December Spread (Volatile) ±26.1381

August Spread (Stable) ±1.5118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2548 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 81.9287) against the same month in 2013 (average: 50.5486), the exchange rate shifted by +31.3800 (+62.08%).

2014 Avg (December) 81.9287

2013 Avg (December) 50.5486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.9212	50.6412	51.7633
February	55.7655	53.2627	54.2959
March	56.8267	54.4166	55.9650
April	56.0426	54.2692	55.2271
May	55.5982	52.6634	53.9723
June	54.0006	52.0439	52.9891
July	54.6838	52.5329	53.5475
August	56.2404	54.7287	55.2142
September	58.7072	55.4749	56.9863
October	63.8336	58.8243	60.7829
November	73.1145	63.5397	68.0292
December	100.6715	74.5335	81.9287