YEARLY HIGH
0.1256 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1076 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1174 QAR

2012 RUB to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.1076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1161 to the December average rate of 0.1185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1256 was down 5.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1333, 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 628 QAR
2011 Average 620 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 538 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.06 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1254
0.1093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to QAR 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 0.1191, compared to 0.1156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0147 QAR (High: 0.1239 / Low: 0.1093). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 QAR (High: 0.1199 / Low: 0.1178).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1241) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1281), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-3.11%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1241
2011 Avg (March) 0.1281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1207 0.1130 0.1161
February 0.1251 0.1203 0.1221
March 0.1256 0.1225 0.1241
April 0.1250 0.1226 0.1235
May 0.1239 0.1093 0.1181
June 0.1129 0.1076 0.1107
July 0.1140 0.1102 0.1122
August 0.1153 0.1122 0.1140
September 0.1193 0.1125 0.1160
October 0.1184 0.1157 0.1170
November 0.1180 0.1146 0.1160
December 0.1199 0.1178 0.1185