YEARLY HIGH
0.2176 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.1882 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2034 CNY

2012 RUB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.2176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.1882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2015 to the December average rate of 0.2032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2176 was down 8.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2377, 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 1,088 CNY
2011 Average 1,102 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 941 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147.00 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2173
0.1913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CNY 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 0.2067, compared to 0.2001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0233 CNY (High: 0.2144 / Low: 0.1911). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 CNY (High: 0.2164 / Low: 0.2124).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2151) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2310), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0159 (-6.89%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2151
2011 Avg (March) 0.2310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2094 0.1957 0.2015
February 0.2164 0.2083 0.2113
March 0.2176 0.2124 0.2151
April 0.2164 0.2124 0.2139
May 0.2144 0.1911 0.2050
June 0.1973 0.1882 0.1935
July 0.1995 0.1930 0.1963
August 0.2017 0.1959 0.1991
September 0.2070 0.1959 0.2014
October 0.2041 0.1984 0.2017
November 0.2019 0.1962 0.1988
December 0.2059 0.2016 0.2032