YEARLY HIGH
0.4502 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.4054 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4237 MXN

2012 RUB to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.4502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 0.4054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4279 to the December average rate of 0.4193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4502 was down 0.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4519, 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 2,251 MXN
2011 Average 2,113 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 2,027 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.14 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4457
0.4083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MXN 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 0.4331, compared to 0.4143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0254 MXN (High: 0.4347 / Low: 0.4093). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MXN (High: 0.4172 / Low: 0.4114).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.4414) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0243 (+5.83%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4414
2011 Avg (May) 0.4171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4335 0.4219 0.4279
February 0.4425 0.4200 0.4288
March 0.4380 0.4270 0.4341
April 0.4495 0.4350 0.4426
May 0.4502 0.4274 0.4414
June 0.4347 0.4093 0.4238
July 0.4168 0.4054 0.4114
August 0.4173 0.4089 0.4124
September 0.4170 0.4066 0.4121
October 0.4172 0.4114 0.4143
November 0.4199 0.4125 0.4165
December 0.4286 0.4128 0.4193