YEARLY HIGH
2.4588 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.9407 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2176 RUB

2019 ETB to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.4588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.9407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5181 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3527 to the December average rate of 1.9971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.4588 was down 3.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.5445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,294 RUB
2018 Average 11,347 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 9,704 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,590.27 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3882
1.9615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 2.2753, compared to 2.1598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.1612 RUB (High: 2.1019 / Low: 1.9407). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0584 RUB (High: 2.2751 / Low: 2.2167).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1612
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1371 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.3527) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2886 (+13.98%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.3527
2018 Avg (January) 2.0641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4588 2.3040 2.3527
February 2.3462 2.2858 2.3102
March 2.3320 2.2367 2.2857
April 2.2788 2.2121 2.2423
May 2.2751 2.2167 2.2468
June 2.2836 2.1716 2.2142
July 2.2354 2.1543 2.1837
August 2.3035 2.2145 2.2584
September 2.2909 2.1667 2.2097
October 2.2355 2.1469 2.1757
November 2.1706 2.0972 2.1342
December 2.1019 1.9407 1.9971