YEARLY HIGH
0.0585 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0531 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0560 TOP

2012 RUB to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.0585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0555 to the December average rate of 0.0566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0585 was down 12.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0666, 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 292 TOP
2011 Average 299 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 265 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.78 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0581
0.0541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to TOP 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 0.0565, compared to 0.0555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0044 TOP (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0539). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 TOP (High: 0.0571 / Low: 0.0562).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0575) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0653), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0078 (-11.93%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0575
2011 Avg (March) 0.0653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0574 0.0541 0.0555
February 0.0582 0.0558 0.0567
March 0.0585 0.0566 0.0575
April 0.0581 0.0572 0.0577
May 0.0583 0.0539 0.0569
June 0.0556 0.0531 0.0544
July 0.0555 0.0537 0.0548
August 0.0554 0.0538 0.0548
September 0.0563 0.0542 0.0555
October 0.0567 0.0552 0.0560
November 0.0572 0.0539 0.0554
December 0.0571 0.0562 0.0566