2018 EUR to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 EUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the EUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 81.8297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 67.8763.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9534 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.1256 to the December average rate of 76.9194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 81.8297 was up 14.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 71.7304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
EUR to RUB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 71.8994, compared to 76.1896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2902 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 7.4441 RUB (High: 77.8105 / Low: 70.3664). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6741 RUB (High: 74.0605 / Low: 72.3864).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.0768 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 78.7578) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.6716), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0862 (+14.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.9299 | 67.8763 | 69.1256 |
| February | 71.5042 | 68.5527 | 70.2123 |
| March | 71.3187 | 69.6375 | 70.4701 |
| April | 77.8105 | 70.3664 | 74.5953 |
| May | 76.2291 | 71.8027 | 73.6905 |
| June | 74.0605 | 72.3864 | 73.3025 |
| July | 74.4623 | 72.4685 | 73.4962 |
| August | 79.6031 | 73.2295 | 76.6582 |
| September | 81.8297 | 76.1519 | 78.7578 |
| October | 77.1984 | 74.3275 | 75.6810 |
| November | 77.0043 | 74.6190 | 75.6248 |
| December | 79.5670 | 75.1904 | 76.9194 |