YEARLY HIGH
3.6389 ALL
YEARLY LOW
3.3076 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4836 ALL

2012 RUB to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 3.6389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 3.3076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3313 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4195 to the December average rate of 3.4690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.6389 was up 1.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.5918, 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 18,195 ALL
2011 Average 17,176 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 16,538 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,656.41 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.6342
3.3332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ALL 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 3.5091, compared to 3.4582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2515 ALL (High: 3.6186 / Low: 3.3672). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0329 ALL (High: 3.6206 / Low: 3.5876).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2515
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1720 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 3.6090) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.5227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0863 (+2.45%).

2012 Avg (March) 3.6090
2011 Avg (March) 3.5227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5071 3.3255 3.4195
February 3.6001 3.4905 3.5285
March 3.6389 3.5643 3.6090
April 3.6206 3.5876 3.6091
May 3.6186 3.3672 3.5302
June 3.4345 3.3076 3.3582
July 3.5298 3.3535 3.4442
August 3.5120 3.3989 3.4682
September 3.5041 3.3865 3.4380
October 3.4848 3.4282 3.4600
November 3.4976 3.4508 3.4697
December 3.5087 3.4363 3.4690