2018 AUD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.1758 RUB

YEARLY LOW

43.6958 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.8336 RUB

2018 AUD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 50.1758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 43.6958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4800 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0713 to the December average rate of 48.3939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.1758 was up 4.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.1517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 250,879 RUB

2017 Average 223,604 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 218,479 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,399.92 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.0973

43.8777

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 45.7904, compared to 47.8768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.7904

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.8768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 4.9576 RUB (High: 48.8630 / Low: 43.9054). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1492 RUB (High: 44.9794 / Low: 43.8302).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.9576

March Spread (Stable) ±1.1492

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.8763 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 48.6519) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.9391), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7128 (+5.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 48.6519

2017 Avg (September) 45.9391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.6490	44.4461	45.0713
February	45.6317	43.6958	44.7406
March	44.9794	43.8302	44.3127
April	48.8630	43.9054	46.6682
May	47.7563	46.3641	46.9225
June	47.7461	46.1940	47.0270
July	47.1138	45.8229	46.5447
August	49.9101	46.6132	48.6624
September	50.1758	47.2459	48.6519
October	47.3370	46.1093	46.7756
November	49.1216	47.3260	48.2327
December	49.2156	47.7056	48.3939