YEARLY HIGH
41.9660 RUB
YEARLY LOW
38.3934 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9209 RUB

2012 EUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 41.9660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 38.3934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5725 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.4581 to the December average rate of 40.2985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 41.9660 was down 4.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 43.7734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209,830 RUB
2011 Average 204,443 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 191,967 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,862.74 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

41.4840
38.5060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 39.6997, compared to 40.1421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.6997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.1421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.4946 RUB (High: 41.2324 / Low: 38.7378). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4194 RUB (High: 39.0326 / Low: 38.6132).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4946
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.3219 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 41.2358) against the same month in 2011 (average: 40.2451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9907 (+2.46%).

2012 Avg (June) 41.2358
2011 Avg (June) 40.2451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.6688 39.4861 40.4581
February 39.7880 38.9367 39.4666
March 39.2886 38.3934 38.7542
April 39.0326 38.6132 38.7981
May 41.2324 38.7378 39.4851
June 41.9660 40.5683 41.2358
July 41.2052 38.9108 39.9139
August 40.6750 38.9656 39.6046
September 40.7535 39.9996 40.3975
October 40.6866 40.0740 40.3655
November 40.5430 40.0212 40.2722
December 40.7621 39.8156 40.2985