YEARLY HIGH
3.9008 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.4729 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6313 RUB

2011 MAD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MAD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 3.9008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 3.4729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4278 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6110 to the December average rate of 3.7230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.9008 was up 1.47% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.8441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,504 RUB
2010 Average 18,050 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 17,365 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,139.21 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.8497
3.4928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 3.5621, compared to 3.7004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.2705 RUB (High: 3.7594 / Low: 3.4889). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0537 RUB (High: 3.5777 / Low: 3.5239).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2705
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0909 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 3.7561) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.6140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1421 (+3.93%).

2011 Avg (September) 3.7561
2010 Avg (September) 3.6140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6717 3.5653 3.6110
February 3.6404 3.5310 3.5569
March 3.5784 3.4729 3.5320
April 3.6069 3.5513 3.5797
May 3.5818 3.5005 3.5406
June 3.5777 3.5239 3.5525
July 3.5657 3.4899 3.5225
August 3.7594 3.4889 3.6517
September 3.9008 3.6510 3.7561
October 3.8924 3.7348 3.8199
November 3.7717 3.6842 3.7291
December 3.7767 3.6599 3.7230