YEARLY HIGH
0.6246 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.5534 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5824 RUB

2012 INR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.6246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.5534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0712 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6129 to the December average rate of 0.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6246 was down 9.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 156,144 RUB
2011 Average 157,759 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 138,348 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,796.52 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6179
0.5570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.5880, compared to 0.5767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0396 RUB (High: 0.5930 / Low: 0.5534). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 RUB (High: 0.5835 / Low: 0.5707).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0396
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6129) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6648), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0520 (-7.82%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6129
2011 Avg (January) 0.6648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6246 0.5973 0.6129
February 0.6204 0.5884 0.6063
March 0.5928 0.5671 0.5830
April 0.5788 0.5577 0.5701
May 0.5930 0.5534 0.5677
June 0.6093 0.5778 0.5881
July 0.5950 0.5785 0.5863
August 0.5835 0.5707 0.5754
September 0.5902 0.5618 0.5772
October 0.5997 0.5724 0.5865
November 0.5847 0.5577 0.5730
December 0.5690 0.5540 0.5621