YEARLY HIGH
5.4361 NGN
YEARLY LOW
4.7483 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1162 NGN

2012 RUB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 5.4361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 4.7483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6877 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1468 to the December average rate of 5.1160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.4361 was down 4.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.6846, 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 27,180 NGN
2011 Average 26,554 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 23,742 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,438.70 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.4173
4.8898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to NGN 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 5.2078, compared to 5.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5692 NGN (High: 5.3627 / Low: 4.7935). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0824 NGN (High: 5.1646 / Low: 5.0822).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5692
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0824

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 5.3734) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.4570), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0836 (-1.53%).

2012 Avg (March) 5.3734
2011 Avg (March) 5.4570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3440 4.9976 5.1468
February 5.4173 5.2267 5.3157
March 5.4361 5.2947 5.3734
April 5.4108 5.2981 5.3416
May 5.3627 4.7935 5.1357
June 5.0296 4.7483 4.9337
July 5.0623 4.8520 4.9695
August 5.1253 4.8802 4.9700
September 5.1609 4.8816 5.0218
October 5.1219 4.9905 5.0536
November 5.1019 4.9634 5.0162
December 5.1646 5.0822 5.1160