YEARLY HIGH
0.3528 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3221 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3344 RUB

2012 XPF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.3528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.3221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3387 to the December average rate of 0.3374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3528 was down 4.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,764 RUB
2011 Average 1,713 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,610 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.56 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3473
0.3224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.3325, compared to 0.3363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0211 RUB (High: 0.3455 / Low: 0.3243). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 RUB (High: 0.3269 / Low: 0.3234).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3452) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+2.34%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3452
2011 Avg (June) 0.3373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3488 0.3316 0.3387
February 0.3336 0.3258 0.3304
March 0.3279 0.3221 0.3245
April 0.3269 0.3234 0.3249
May 0.3455 0.3243 0.3312
June 0.3528 0.3394 0.3452
July 0.3451 0.3267 0.3346
August 0.3415 0.3265 0.3318
September 0.3416 0.3339 0.3383
October 0.3415 0.3358 0.3382
November 0.3401 0.3354 0.3375
December 0.3412 0.3336 0.3374