YEARLY HIGH
3.8696 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.3135 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5514 RUB

2012 SVC to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SVC to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 3.8696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 3.3135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5562 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5842 to the December average rate of 3.5125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8696 was up 3.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.7499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,348 RUB
2011 Average 16,806 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 16,567 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,780.96 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.8025
3.3128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 3.5008, compared to 3.6019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4512 RUB (High: 3.8088 / Low: 3.3576). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0613 RUB (High: 3.5359 / Low: 3.4746).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4512
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0613

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1747 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 3.7617) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5648 (+17.67%).

2012 Avg (June) 3.7617
2011 Avg (June) 3.1968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6813 3.4469 3.5842
February 3.4601 3.3276 3.4095
March 3.3965 3.3135 3.3536
April 3.3965 3.3284 3.3688
May 3.8088 3.3576 3.5273
June 3.8696 3.6882 3.7617
July 3.7726 3.6487 3.7099
August 3.7008 3.6052 3.6524
September 3.7031 3.4908 3.5910
October 3.6008 3.5129 3.5568
November 3.6285 3.5267 3.5890
December 3.5359 3.4746 3.5125