YEARLY HIGH
5.3122 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.5946 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9226 RUB

2012 CNY to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 5.3122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 4.5946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7176 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9656 to the December average rate of 4.9218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.3122 was up 3.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.1500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 132,805 RUB
2011 Average 113,810 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 114,865 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,939.36 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.2220
4.5967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 4.8460, compared to 4.9992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5687 RUB (High: 5.2323 / Low: 4.6636). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0858 RUB (High: 4.7072 / Low: 4.6214).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5687
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0858

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 0.2315 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 5.1699) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.3195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8504 (+19.69%).

2012 Avg (June) 5.1699
2011 Avg (June) 4.3195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1102 4.7763 4.9656
February 4.8016 4.6207 4.7341
March 4.7090 4.5946 4.6488
April 4.7072 4.6214 4.6757
May 5.2323 4.6636 4.8817
June 5.3122 5.0685 5.1699
July 5.1823 5.0136 5.0952
August 5.1059 4.9576 5.0231
September 5.1052 4.8301 4.9665
October 5.0399 4.8991 4.9587
November 5.0956 4.9523 5.0300
December 4.9600 4.8565 4.9218