A portfolio manager is evaluating the performance and risk of VMG company's stock by calculating its realized return and historical volatility. As of the end of June 2021, the stock was priced at INR 280 per share, which increased to INR 320 per share by the end of December 2021. Over this 6-month period, the manager has recorded a monthly volatility of the stock's returns at 2.76%. Assuming that the stock returns are independent over time and employing continuous compounding, determine the 6-month realized return and the annual volatility of the stock returns.
