YEARLY HIGH
0.1481 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.1269 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1384 VEF

2012 RUB to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.1269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1370 to the December average rate of 0.1398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1481 was down 5.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1572, 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 740 VEF
2011 Average 732 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 634 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.16 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1480
0.1290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to VEF 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 0.1405, compared to 0.1363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0173 VEF (High: 0.1461 / Low: 0.1288). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 VEF (High: 0.1415 / Low: 0.1388).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1464) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1512), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0048 (-3.16%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1464
2011 Avg (March) 0.1512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1424 0.1334 0.1370
February 0.1475 0.1418 0.1440
March 0.1481 0.1444 0.1464
April 0.1475 0.1445 0.1457
May 0.1461 0.1288 0.1393
June 0.1331 0.1269 0.1306
July 0.1343 0.1300 0.1323
August 0.1360 0.1323 0.1344
September 0.1408 0.1326 0.1368
October 0.1396 0.1364 0.1380
November 0.1391 0.1351 0.1368
December 0.1415 0.1388 0.1398