2012 RUB to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8627 JPY

YEARLY LOW

2.3088 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5744 JPY

2012 RUB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 2.8627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.3088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5539 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4550 to the December average rate of 2.7277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8627 was down 5.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0362, 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 14,313 JPY

2011 Average 13,595 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 11,544 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,769.46 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8524

2.3701

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to JPY 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 2.6096, compared to 2.5392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3731 JPY (High: 2.7286 / Low: 2.3555). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0780 JPY (High: 2.5769 / Low: 2.4988).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3731

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0780

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 0.1756 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.8122) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.8741), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0620 (-2.16%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.8122

2011 Avg (March) 2.8741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5582	2.3882	2.4550
February	2.7771	2.5152	2.6346
March	2.8627	2.7244	2.8122
April	2.8491	2.7166	2.7598
May	2.7286	2.3555	2.5858
June	2.4673	2.3088	2.4102
July	2.4725	2.3824	2.4336
August	2.4940	2.4121	2.4637
September	2.5685	2.4187	2.4907
October	2.5769	2.4988	2.5391
November	2.6689	2.5007	2.5802
December	2.8312	2.6565	2.7277