YEARLY HIGH
0.0315 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0287 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0302 CHF

2012 RUB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0299 to the December average rate of 0.0300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0315 was down 4.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0331, 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 158 CHF
2011 Average 151 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 143 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.40 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0313
0.0289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CHF 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 0.0304, compared to 0.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 CHF (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0291). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CHF (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0309).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0311) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0323), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-3.76%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0311
2011 Avg (March) 0.0323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0304 0.0292 0.0299
February 0.0309 0.0303 0.0306
March 0.0315 0.0307 0.0311
April 0.0311 0.0309 0.0310
May 0.0310 0.0291 0.0304
June 0.0296 0.0287 0.0291
July 0.0309 0.0292 0.0301
August 0.0308 0.0295 0.0303
September 0.0304 0.0295 0.0299
October 0.0302 0.0297 0.0300
November 0.0301 0.0297 0.0299
December 0.0304 0.0297 0.0300