2018 ANG to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.1959 RUB

YEARLY LOW

31.1796 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.9042 RUB

2018 ANG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 39.1959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 31.1796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0163 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.7502 to the December average rate of 38.0625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.1959 was up 13.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.4912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195,979 RUB

2017 Average 163,738 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 155,898 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,081.43 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.6937

31.1190

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ANG 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 33.1979, compared to 36.6104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.1979

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.6104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 3.2612 RUB (High: 35.2687 / Low: 32.0076). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8070 RUB (High: 35.1719 / Low: 34.3649).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.2612

June Spread (Stable) ±0.8070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5970 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 38.0625) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.8040), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2585 (+16.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 38.0625

2017 Avg (December) 32.8040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.3527	31.3311	31.7502
February	32.6853	31.1796	31.8536
March	32.4569	31.6241	32.0118
April	35.2687	32.0076	34.0480
May	35.7382	34.0817	34.7597
June	35.1719	34.3649	34.7643
July	34.7387	33.5666	34.1673
August	36.9794	33.9427	35.9879
September	38.2347	35.6508	36.8213
October	37.6977	36.6067	37.1202
November	38.2801	36.9540	37.5032
December	39.1959	37.3605	38.0625