YEARLY HIGH
12.5429 RUB
YEARLY LOW
10.7368 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4990 RUB

2012 XCD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 12.5429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 10.7368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8061 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6134 to the December average rate of 11.3698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.5429 was up 2.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.1845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,714 RUB
2011 Average 54,587 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 53,684 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,030.52 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.3216
10.7350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 11.3438, compared to 11.6542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.4615 RUB (High: 12.3414 / Low: 10.8799). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1998 RUB (High: 11.4397 / Low: 11.2400).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4615
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1998

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 0.5658 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 12.1894) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.3877), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8017 (+17.34%).

2012 Avg (June) 12.1894
2011 Avg (June) 10.3877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9292 11.1677 11.6134
February 11.2115 10.7837 11.0476
March 11.0047 10.7368 10.8672
April 11.0076 10.7858 10.9157
May 12.3414 10.8799 11.4293
June 12.5429 11.9497 12.1894
July 12.1508 11.8274 11.9756
August 12.0070 11.6827 11.8245
September 11.9836 11.2929 11.6211
October 11.6485 11.3823 11.5153
November 11.7554 11.4225 11.6191
December 11.4397 11.2400 11.3698