YEARLY HIGH
0.0345 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0296 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0322 USD

2012 RUB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0319 to the December average rate of 0.0326, 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 0.0345 was down 5.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0366, 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 172 USD
2011 Average 170 USD
Yearly Trough Low 148 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.73 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0345
0.0300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to USD 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 0.0327, compared to 0.0318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0040 USD (High: 0.0340 / Low: 0.0300). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.0329 / Low: 0.0324).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0341) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0352), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-3.13%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0341
2011 Avg (March) 0.0352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0331 0.0311 0.0319
February 0.0344 0.0330 0.0335
March 0.0345 0.0336 0.0341
April 0.0343 0.0337 0.0339
May 0.0340 0.0300 0.0324
June 0.0310 0.0296 0.0304
July 0.0313 0.0303 0.0308
August 0.0317 0.0308 0.0313
September 0.0328 0.0309 0.0319
October 0.0325 0.0318 0.0321
November 0.0324 0.0315 0.0319
December 0.0329 0.0324 0.0326