2018 AWG to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.2119 RUB

YEARLY LOW

31.1842 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.0239 RUB

2018 AWG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 39.2119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 31.1842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0276 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6466 to the December average rate of 37.5544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.2119 was up 14.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.1617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 196,059 RUB

2017 Average 162,404 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 155,921 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,138.14 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.1929

31.0515

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 33.2318, compared to 36.8159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.2318

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 3.0771 RUB (High: 35.2270 / Low: 32.1500). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7587 RUB (High: 32.3379 / Low: 31.5792).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.0771

March Spread (Stable) ±0.7587

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 1.0055 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 37.5978) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.1068), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4910 (+17.10%).

2018 Avg (September) 37.5978

2017 Avg (September) 32.1068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.1889	31.2336	31.6466
February	32.4437	31.1842	31.7538
March	32.3379	31.5792	32.0062
April	35.2270	32.1500	34.0290
May	35.6848	34.1776	34.8540
June	35.7210	34.5108	35.1014
July	35.6018	34.5681	35.1354
August	38.0679	35.1146	37.0564
September	39.2119	36.4284	37.5978
October	37.1867	36.0953	36.5923
November	37.7476	36.4400	36.9592
December	38.6681	36.8128	37.5544