YEARLY HIGH
12.6421 RUB
YEARLY LOW
6.8874 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4035 RUB

2012 SDG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 12.6421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 6.8874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7547 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7199 to the December average rate of 6.9614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6421 was up 2.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.3354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 63,211 RUB
2011 Average 55,234 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 34,437 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,773.54 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.8330
6.4276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to RUB 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 11.4469, compared to 7.3602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 4.9788 RUB (High: 12.2185 / Low: 7.2397). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1206 RUB (High: 7.0080 / Low: 6.8874).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.9788
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.5863 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 12.2992) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.4609), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8383 (+17.57%).

2012 Avg (June) 12.2992
2011 Avg (June) 10.4609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0464 11.2703 11.7199
February 11.3137 10.8798 11.1481
March 11.1173 10.8469 10.9606
April 11.1038 10.8554 11.0169
May 12.4454 10.9822 11.5367
June 12.6421 12.0711 12.2992
July 12.2185 7.2397 8.7129
August 7.3054 7.1138 7.2139
September 7.3073 6.9177 7.1081
October 7.1389 6.9675 7.0498
November 7.1983 6.9900 7.1149
December 7.0080 6.8874 6.9614