2012 GBP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.9266 RUB

YEARLY LOW

46.1220 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.2266 RUB

2012 GBP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 51.9266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 46.1220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8046 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.6369 to the December average rate of 49.5613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 51.9266 was up 2.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 50.5965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 259,633 RUB

2011 Average 235,628 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 230,610 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,022.89 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.5911

45.9600

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 48.2697, compared to 50.1836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2697

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.1836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.8116 RUB (High: 51.4730 / Low: 47.6615). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7232 RUB (High: 46.8452 / Low: 46.1220).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.8116

March Spread (Stable) ±0.7232

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4898 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 51.1218) against the same month in 2011 (average: 45.3439), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7779 (+12.74%).

2012 Avg (June) 51.1218

2011 Avg (June) 45.3439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.9511	47.4456	48.6369
February	47.8667	46.1903	47.1471
March	46.8452	46.1220	46.4292
April	47.7255	46.3809	47.1733
May	51.4730	47.6615	49.1095
June	51.9266	50.1830	51.1218
July	51.1904	50.0265	50.6433
August	51.2996	49.3866	50.2069
September	51.4278	49.4891	50.5667
October	50.6188	49.3931	50.0184
November	50.5650	49.4815	50.1049
December	50.0708	49.0963	49.5613