YEARLY HIGH
152.3135 SLL
YEARLY LOW
128.2325 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.2868 SLL

2012 RUB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 152.3135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 128.2325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.0810 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.8234 to the December average rate of 141.0793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 152.3135 was down 3.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 158.5185, 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 761,567 SLL
2011 Average 738,346 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 641,162 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,404.89 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

150.4882
130.8488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SLL 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 142.7050, compared to 137.8687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.7050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.8687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 17.7022 SLL (High: 148.4288 / Low: 130.7266). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0862 SLL (High: 141.0542 / Low: 137.9680).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.7022
October Spread (Stable) ±3.0862

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 8.4776 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 148.8516) against the same month in 2011 (average: 149.8575), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0059 (-0.67%).

2012 Avg (March) 148.8516
2011 Avg (March) 149.8575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.8168 134.2997 139.8234
February 150.4873 143.0762 146.0623
March 152.3135 146.5437 148.8516
April 149.8503 146.0541 148.0441
May 148.4288 130.7266 140.9630
June 135.3485 128.8484 132.4854
July 136.7190 128.2325 133.8944
August 137.8774 133.8172 136.1573
September 142.6752 134.3570 138.5579
October 141.0542 137.9680 139.6222
November 140.0390 136.3758 137.9013
December 143.1822 139.7978 141.0793