YEARLY HIGH
0.0343 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0305 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0322 CAD

2012 RUB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0323 to the December average rate of 0.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0343 was down 2.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0353, 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 172 CAD
2011 Average 168 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 152 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.42 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0341
0.0308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CAD 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 0.0329, compared to 0.0315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0026 CAD (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0310). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 CAD (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0315).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0335) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0337), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.87%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0335
2011 Avg (February) 0.0337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0332 0.0317 0.0323
February 0.0343 0.0330 0.0335
March 0.0343 0.0335 0.0339
April 0.0342 0.0334 0.0337
May 0.0335 0.0310 0.0327
June 0.0318 0.0307 0.0313
July 0.0316 0.0309 0.0312
August 0.0316 0.0305 0.0311
September 0.0318 0.0305 0.0312
October 0.0322 0.0314 0.0317
November 0.0322 0.0315 0.0318
December 0.0328 0.0319 0.0322