YEARLY HIGH
417.9870 IRR
YEARLY LOW
342.0672 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
388.8806 IRR

2012 RUB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 417.9870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 342.0672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.9198 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 358.8874 to the December average rate of 400.1772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 417.9870 was up 0.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 417.4048, 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 2,089,935 IRR
2011 Average 1,793,667 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,710,336 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379,598.82 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

407.7383
354.4464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to IRR 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 387.7448, compared to 390.0165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 387.7448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 390.0165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 49.4800 IRR (High: 417.9682 / Low: 368.4882). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6768 IRR (High: 403.9667 / Low: 397.2899).

May Spread (Volatile) ±49.4800
December Spread (Stable) ±6.6768

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 24.9059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.9059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 403.2973) against the same month in 2011 (average: 371.9939), the exchange rate shifted by +31.3034 (+8.42%).

2012 Avg (April) 403.2973
2011 Avg (April) 371.9939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 374.5586 342.0672 358.8874
February 405.6976 373.2926 390.6324
March 407.2655 397.3450 402.5544
April 417.9870 397.5258 403.2973
May 417.9682 368.4882 398.0016
June 380.1812 362.2803 373.0956
July 385.3404 371.6339 378.4056
August 389.4416 379.0848 384.2270
September 401.5651 378.5564 390.5539
October 399.7013 390.2424 395.0639
November 398.6328 386.5638 391.6715
December 403.9667 397.2899 400.1772