YEARLY HIGH
17.5425 CRC
YEARLY LOW
14.8163 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2111 CRC

2012 RUB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 17.5425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 14.8163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7262 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1919 to the December average rate of 16.3134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.5425 was down 3.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.2318, 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 87,712 CRC
2011 Average 85,518 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 74,082 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,630.87 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.5287
14.9933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CRC 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 16.5456, compared to 15.8766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.1039 CRC (High: 17.1591 / Low: 15.0552). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3904 CRC (High: 17.4960 / Low: 17.1056).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1039
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3904

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1408 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 17.0933) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.0269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0664 (+0.39%).

2012 Avg (February) 17.0933
2011 Avg (February) 17.0269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8534 15.6481 16.1919
February 17.5425 16.8136 17.0933
March 17.4960 17.1056 17.3174
April 17.3774 16.9694 17.1208
May 17.1591 15.0552 16.3454
June 15.6219 14.8163 15.2046
July 15.6525 15.2384 15.4195
August 15.8419 15.4355 15.6404
September 16.3484 15.4191 15.9105
October 16.2657 15.8615 16.0587
November 16.1955 15.7439 15.9168
December 16.7210 16.1660 16.3134