YEARLY HIGH
0.0692 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0562 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0629 BRL

2012 RUB to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.0562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0571 to the December average rate of 0.0677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0692 was up 15.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0600, 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 346 BRL
2011 Average 285 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 281 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.16 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0688
0.0560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BRL 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 0.0608, compared to 0.0649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0054 BRL (High: 0.0659 / Low: 0.0605). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BRL (High: 0.0642 / Low: 0.0629).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0677) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+16.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0677
2011 Avg (December) 0.0583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0581 0.0562 0.0571
February 0.0593 0.0570 0.0577
March 0.0626 0.0588 0.0611
April 0.0644 0.0615 0.0628
May 0.0659 0.0605 0.0642
June 0.0635 0.0601 0.0622
July 0.0637 0.0614 0.0625
August 0.0642 0.0629 0.0634
September 0.0660 0.0627 0.0646
October 0.0661 0.0644 0.0653
November 0.0684 0.0643 0.0658
December 0.0692 0.0671 0.0677