2012 RUB to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2887 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2495 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2644 ZAR

2012 RUB to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 0.2495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0392 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2554 to the December average rate of 0.2809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2887 was up 6.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2715, 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 1,443 ZAR

2011 Average 1,233 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,248 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.76 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2835

0.2512

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ZAR 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 0.2594, compared to 0.2693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2594

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0178 ZAR (High: 0.2854 / Low: 0.2676). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 ZAR (High: 0.2582 / Low: 0.2506).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2809) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+8.16%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2809

2011 Avg (December) 0.2597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2611	0.2510	0.2554
February	0.2610	0.2508	0.2567
March	0.2633	0.2537	0.2591
April	0.2695	0.2608	0.2656
May	0.2703	0.2559	0.2641
June	0.2582	0.2506	0.2552
July	0.2593	0.2495	0.2539
August	0.2642	0.2537	0.2586
September	0.2694	0.2576	0.2636
October	0.2854	0.2676	0.2786
November	0.2870	0.2747	0.2805
December	0.2887	0.2761	0.2809