YEARLY HIGH
275.0038 LAK
YEARLY LOW
237.4096 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.6841 LAK

2012 RUB to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 275.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 237.4096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.5943 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.3690 to the December average rate of 260.0617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 275.0038 was down 6.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 294.5466, 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 1,375,019 LAK
2011 Average 1,367,664 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,187,048 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,971.27 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

274.6911
240.2689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LAK 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 261.2654, compared to 254.1029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 261.2654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 254.1029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 30.5529 LAK (High: 271.5202 / Low: 240.9673). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3382 LAK (High: 262.7999 / Low: 258.4617).

May Spread (Volatile) ±30.5529
December Spread (Stable) ±4.3382

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 15.9825 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.9825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 271.8226) against the same month in 2011 (average: 283.2554), the exchange rate shifted by -11.4328 (-4.04%).

2012 Avg (March) 271.8226
2011 Avg (March) 283.2554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 264.9345 248.0312 255.3690
February 273.7745 263.9043 267.7093
March 275.0038 268.1882 271.8226
April 274.3166 267.0372 270.4340
May 271.5202 240.9673 259.1199
June 247.4339 237.4096 243.1374
July 251.5465 241.6670 246.6389
August 254.1738 247.4947 250.8674
September 261.9870 247.2056 254.8781
October 260.2522 254.0442 257.1593
November 259.1517 252.5697 255.0120
December 262.7999 258.4617 260.0617