YEARLY HIGH
4.7826 RUB
YEARLY LOW
4.0712 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3571 RUB

2012 SBD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 4.7826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 4.0712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7113 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2733 to the December average rate of 4.3289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.7826 was up 13.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.2309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,913 RUB
2011 Average 19,317 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 20,356 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,556.55 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.7503
4.0497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 4.2824, compared to 4.4319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4203 RUB (High: 4.5434 / Low: 4.1231). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0571 RUB (High: 4.1567 / Low: 4.0996).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4203
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0571

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1663 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1663

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 4.6919) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.7115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9805 (+26.42%).

2012 Avg (June) 4.6919
2011 Avg (June) 3.7115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3688 4.2102 4.2733
February 4.2768 4.1539 4.2299
March 4.1547 4.0712 4.1081
April 4.1567 4.0996 4.1331
May 4.5434 4.1231 4.2580
June 4.7826 4.6022 4.6919
July 4.6750 4.4228 4.5256
August 4.5912 4.4670 4.5212
September 4.5819 4.3022 4.4296
October 4.4460 4.2989 4.3668
November 4.4882 4.2945 4.4191
December 4.3638 4.2825 4.3289