2018 BND to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.2360 RUB

YEARLY LOW

41.1890 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.6315 RUB

2018 BND to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 49.2360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 41.1890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0471 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.8702 to the December average rate of 43.0931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.2360 was up 10.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.5426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246,180 RUB

2017 Average 211,274 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 205,945 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,235.26 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.1658

42.4797

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 44.2536, compared to 45.0094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.2536

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.0094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 7.5592 RUB (High: 49.2360 / Low: 41.6768). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7844 RUB (High: 43.3113 / Low: 42.5269).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.5592

January Spread (Stable) ±0.7844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.8210 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 44.1224) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.6597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4627 (+1.06%).

2018 Avg (August) 44.1224

2017 Avg (August) 43.6597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	43.3113	42.5269	42.8702
February	43.8951	42.2320	43.0831
March	44.0966	42.7973	43.4334
April	48.0592	43.5905	46.1534
May	47.5629	43.2047	46.1358
June	47.2406	41.4132	43.8457
July	46.8583	41.1890	44.3964
August	49.2360	41.6768	44.1224
September	48.8672	43.9422	45.7552
October	48.3380	46.0642	46.7753
November	48.3763	41.9567	45.9141
December	48.4351	42.0740	43.0931