YEARLY HIGH
43.0552 RUB
YEARLY LOW
36.8785 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5494 RUB

2012 AZN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 43.0552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 36.8785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1767 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.8937 to the December average rate of 39.1424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 43.0552 was up 3.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 41.7216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 215,276 RUB
2011 Average 186,327 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 184,392 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,883.59 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

42.3446
36.8720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 38.9725, compared to 40.1263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.9725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.1263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 5.0476 RUB (High: 42.4256 / Low: 37.3780). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7033 RUB (High: 39.3903 / Low: 38.6869).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.0476
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7033

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 1.9474 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 41.8886) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.5151), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3735 (+17.95%).

2012 Avg (June) 41.8886
2011 Avg (June) 35.5151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.9591 38.3753 39.8937
February 38.5102 37.0401 37.9463
March 37.8212 36.8785 37.3281
April 37.7901 37.0477 37.4995
May 42.4256 37.3780 39.2789
June 43.0552 41.0681 41.8886
July 42.0578 40.6559 41.3327
August 41.3081 40.1700 40.6719
September 41.2307 38.8508 39.9828
October 40.0934 39.1650 39.6300
November 40.4601 39.3267 39.9979
December 39.3903 38.6869 39.1424