YEARLY HIGH
32.8272 RUB
YEARLY LOW
29.1151 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0746 RUB

2012 CAD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 32.8272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 29.1151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7121 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9255 to the December average rate of 31.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.8272 was up 3.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 31.6154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164,136 RUB
2011 Average 148,581 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 145,575 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,560.60 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

32.4385
29.2689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 30.4318, compared to 31.7174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.7174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.4846 RUB (High: 32.3040 / Low: 29.8194). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6567 RUB (High: 31.7499 / Low: 31.0932).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4846
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0273 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 32.0721) against the same month in 2011 (average: 30.6483), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4238 (+4.65%).

2012 Avg (September) 32.0721
2011 Avg (September) 30.6483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.5698 30.1400 30.9255
February 30.3113 29.1151 29.8982
March 29.8953 29.1814 29.5330
April 29.9228 29.2349 29.6835
May 32.3040 29.8194 30.5475
June 32.5701 31.4682 32.0028
July 32.3506 31.6367 32.0308
August 32.7441 31.6568 32.1744
September 32.8272 31.4210 32.0721
October 31.8402 31.0930 31.5272
November 31.7499 31.0932 31.4829
December 31.3441 30.4876 31.0167