2018 CAD to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.6200 RUB

YEARLY LOW

43.4849 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.4073 RUB

2018 CAD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 53.6200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 43.4849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1351 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.5809 to the December average rate of 50.2601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.6200 was up 11.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 48.1412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 268,100 RUB

2017 Average 224,901 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 217,425 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,675.36 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.6545

43.4235

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 46.4925, compared to 50.3220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.4925

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.3220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 5.6551 RUB (High: 49.9737 / Low: 44.3186). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8736 RUB (High: 46.0230 / Low: 45.1493).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.6551

January Spread (Stable) ±0.8736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 1.3102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 51.8852) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.8824), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0028 (+10.67%).

2018 Avg (September) 51.8852

2017 Avg (September) 46.8824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.0230	45.1493	45.5809
February	46.3867	43.8806	45.2224
March	44.7076	43.4849	44.1927
April	49.9737	44.3186	47.6997
May	49.5064	47.7197	48.4200
June	48.4347	47.2172	47.8394
July	48.3196	47.0071	47.8681
August	52.6498	48.4479	50.9211
September	53.6200	50.2995	51.8852
October	51.7379	49.7731	50.5750
November	51.4367	49.6672	50.4225
December	51.0977	49.6313	50.2601