YEARLY HIGH
0.0510 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0469 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0491 BGN

2012 RUB to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 0.0510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0484 to the December average rate of 0.0486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0510 was up 1.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0501, 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 255 BGN
2011 Average 239 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 234 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.72 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0508
0.0473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BGN 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 0.0494, compared to 0.0488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0032 BGN (High: 0.0506 / Low: 0.0474). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BGN (High: 0.0507 / Low: 0.0502).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0505) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+2.79%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0505
2011 Avg (March) 0.0492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0494 0.0470 0.0484
February 0.0502 0.0492 0.0496
March 0.0510 0.0499 0.0505
April 0.0507 0.0502 0.0505
May 0.0506 0.0474 0.0495
June 0.0482 0.0469 0.0476
July 0.0503 0.0475 0.0490
August 0.0502 0.0480 0.0494
September 0.0489 0.0481 0.0485
October 0.0488 0.0481 0.0485
November 0.0489 0.0482 0.0486
December 0.0492 0.0480 0.0486