YEARLY HIGH
5.0955 KZT
YEARLY LOW
4.3827 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8062 KZT

2012 RUB to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 5.0955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 4.3827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7128 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7346 to the December average rate of 4.8979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.0955 was down 4.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.3329, 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 25,477 KZT
2011 Average 24,979 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 21,914 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,563.76 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.0887
4.4751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KZT 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 4.8467, compared to 4.7658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5902 KZT (High: 5.0301 / Low: 4.4400). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0814 KZT (High: 4.9488 / Low: 4.8674).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5902
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0814

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 0.2712 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 5.0375) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.1275), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0899 (-1.75%).

2012 Avg (March) 5.0375
2011 Avg (March) 5.1275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9320 4.6072 4.7346
February 5.0772 4.8974 4.9695
March 5.0955 4.9799 5.0375
April 5.0711 4.9690 5.0147
May 5.0301 4.4400 4.7974
June 4.6094 4.3827 4.5262
July 4.6862 4.5348 4.6147
August 4.7588 4.6160 4.6800
September 4.9142 4.6143 4.7709
October 4.8950 4.7814 4.8355
November 4.8766 4.7415 4.7954
December 4.9488 4.8674 4.8979