YEARLY HIGH
0.0899 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0826 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0865 LTL

2012 RUB to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.0826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0854 to the December average rate of 0.0857, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0899 was up 1.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0885, 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 449 LTL
2011 Average 423 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 413 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.64 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0896
0.0833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to LTL 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 0.0870, compared to 0.0860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0056 LTL (High: 0.0892 / Low: 0.0836). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LTL (High: 0.0895 / Low: 0.0885).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0891) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+2.67%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0891
2011 Avg (March) 0.0868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0870 0.0829 0.0854
February 0.0886 0.0868 0.0876
March 0.0899 0.0879 0.0891
April 0.0895 0.0885 0.0890
May 0.0892 0.0836 0.0874
June 0.0850 0.0826 0.0838
July 0.0887 0.0838 0.0865
August 0.0885 0.0849 0.0872
September 0.0863 0.0848 0.0855
October 0.0861 0.0849 0.0855
November 0.0863 0.0850 0.0857
December 0.0867 0.0848 0.0857