YEARLY HIGH
243.8389 GNF
YEARLY LOW
208.2436 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
227.0847 GNF

2012 RUB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 243.8389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 208.2436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5953 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.9079 to the December average rate of 229.8834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 243.8389 was down 10.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 271.3169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,219,195 GNF
2011 Average 1,178,783 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,041,218 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,976.47 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

242.7676
211.5934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to GNF 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 228.6631, compared to 225.5063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.6631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.5063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 26.4592 GNF (High: 238.5972 / Low: 212.1380). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3068 GNF (High: 226.4293 / Low: 220.1226).

May Spread (Volatile) ±26.4592
August Spread (Stable) ±6.3068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 12.0143 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 240.1698) against the same month in 2011 (average: 251.0638), the exchange rate shifted by -10.8941 (-4.34%).

2012 Avg (March) 240.1698
2011 Avg (March) 251.0638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 230.5582 216.0638 221.9079
February 236.3218 226.8781 231.6976
March 243.8389 231.2676 240.1698
April 243.8389 235.0981 237.8065
May 238.5972 212.1380 226.2056
June 217.6282 208.2436 214.1913
July 225.3318 214.0752 219.5826
August 226.4293 220.1226 223.8823
September 233.7794 219.8153 225.6627
October 232.2504 222.1955 227.9451
November 230.0654 222.4559 226.0818
December 232.0884 223.8419 229.8834