YEARLY HIGH
0.0434 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0382 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0403 SGD

2012 RUB to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0408 to the December average rate of 0.0397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0434 was down 3.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0451, 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 217 SGD
2011 Average 214 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 191 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.06 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0433
0.0384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SGD 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 0.0413, compared to 0.0392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 SGD (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0386). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SGD (High: 0.0392 / Low: 0.0384).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0429) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0446), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-3.88%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0429
2011 Avg (March) 0.0446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0416 0.0403 0.0408
February 0.0432 0.0412 0.0421
March 0.0434 0.0423 0.0429
April 0.0432 0.0421 0.0424
May 0.0421 0.0386 0.0409
June 0.0395 0.0382 0.0389
July 0.0392 0.0384 0.0388
August 0.0393 0.0385 0.0391
September 0.0400 0.0385 0.0392
October 0.0397 0.0388 0.0393
November 0.0396 0.0385 0.0390
December 0.0403 0.0394 0.0397