YEARLY HIGH
74.6852 MGA
YEARLY LOW
62.5229 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.5611 MGA

2012 RUB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 74.6852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 62.5229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1622 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8327 to the December average rate of 73.5260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 74.6852 was up 4.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 71.6790, 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 373,426 MGA
2011 Average 344,004 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 312,615 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,811.06 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

74.3715
64.2250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MGA 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 70.1269, compared to 70.9954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.1269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.9954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.8395 MGA (High: 71.3986 / Low: 63.5591). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2679 MGA (High: 71.3979 / Low: 70.1300).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.8395
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2679

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.7058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 72.8198) against the same month in 2011 (average: 69.0668), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7530 (+5.43%).

2012 Avg (February) 72.8198
2011 Avg (February) 69.0668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.5357 69.1223 70.8327
February 74.6852 71.6858 72.8198
March 74.0518 72.0982 73.0359
April 72.4924 70.4242 71.3540
May 71.3986 63.5591 67.6481
June 66.7302 62.5229 65.0706
July 71.4775 66.8018 69.3851
August 71.1969 69.4133 70.4304
September 72.3343 69.2311 70.6546
October 71.3979 70.1300 70.6218
November 72.8588 70.0895 71.3544
December 74.4326 72.6999 73.5260