YEARLY HIGH
0.1454 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1157 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1300 RUB

2018 AMD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.1454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1174 to the December average rate of 0.1395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1454 was up 14.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 727 RUB
2017 Average 604 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 579 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.17 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1420
0.1151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.1232, compared to 0.1367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0119 RUB (High: 0.1309 / Low: 0.1190). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 RUB (High: 0.1193 / Low: 0.1163).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1397) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0193 (+16.02%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1397
2017 Avg (September) 0.1204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1193 0.1163 0.1174
February 0.1208 0.1157 0.1181
March 0.1207 0.1174 0.1189
April 0.1309 0.1190 0.1263
May 0.1317 0.1266 0.1287
June 0.1324 0.1278 0.1300
July 0.1326 0.1281 0.1306
August 0.1413 0.1310 0.1378
September 0.1454 0.1358 0.1397
October 0.1378 0.1340 0.1359
November 0.1394 0.1347 0.1369
December 0.1439 0.1366 0.1395