YEARLY HIGH
0.7275 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.6231 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6655 RUB

2012 KGS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.7275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.6231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1044 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6719 to the December average rate of 0.6481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7275 was up 0.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,637 RUB
2011 Average 3,190 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 3,115 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 522.00 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7180
0.6207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.6536, compared to 0.6774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0830 RUB (High: 0.7100 / Low: 0.6269). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 RUB (High: 0.6358 / Low: 0.6247).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0830
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.7099) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0640 (+9.90%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.7099
2011 Avg (August) 0.6459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6946 0.6445 0.6719
February 0.6495 0.6231 0.6376
March 0.6379 0.6231 0.6288
April 0.6358 0.6247 0.6299
May 0.7100 0.6269 0.6557
June 0.7206 0.6816 0.6975
July 0.7191 0.6806 0.6961
August 0.7275 0.6987 0.7099
September 0.7261 0.6593 0.6854
October 0.6683 0.6528 0.6608
November 0.6716 0.6531 0.6642
December 0.6537 0.6407 0.6481