2018 CRC to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1210 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0977 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1088 RUB

2018 CRC to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.1210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0999 to the December average rate of 0.1129, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1210 was up 8.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 605 RUB

2017 Average 515 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 488 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.76 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1188

0.0978

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1047, compared to 0.1130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1047

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0103 RUB (High: 0.1112 / Low: 0.1008). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 RUB (High: 0.1020 / Low: 0.0990).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1167) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+16.82%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1167

2017 Avg (September) 0.0999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1020	0.0982	0.0999
February	0.1018	0.0977	0.0996
March	0.1020	0.0990	0.1005
April	0.1112	0.1008	0.1073
May	0.1128	0.1082	0.1101
June	0.1126	0.1088	0.1107
July	0.1122	0.1088	0.1108
August	0.1200	0.1110	0.1170
September	0.1210	0.1131	0.1167
October	0.1148	0.1083	0.1114
November	0.1120	0.1059	0.1091
December	0.1162	0.1110	0.1129