YEARLY HIGH
4.9858 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0352 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2368 RUB

2012 MMK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MMK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.9858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.0352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9506 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8343 to the December average rate of 0.0360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.9858 was down 2.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.0968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,929 RUB
2011 Average 22,663 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 176 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,752.76 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.3142
-0.4439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 2.4372, compared to 0.0365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 4.4625 RUB (High: 4.4982 / Low: 0.0356). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 RUB (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0355).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.4625
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.8997 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.8343) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.6369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1974 (+4.26%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.8343
2011 Avg (January) 4.6369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9858 4.6335 4.8343
February 4.6780 4.4716 4.6033
March 4.5998 3.9764 4.5046
April 4.4982 0.0356 0.6049
May 0.0396 0.0357 0.0371
June 0.0402 0.0373 0.0387
July 0.0376 0.0364 0.0370
August 0.0371 0.0361 0.0366
September 0.0372 0.0352 0.0362
October 0.0370 0.0361 0.0364
November 0.0373 0.0362 0.0369
December 0.0363 0.0355 0.0360