2018 FKP to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

91.9476 RUB

YEARLY LOW

76.5594 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

83.6687 RUB

2018 FKP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 91.9476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 76.5594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3882 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.2962 to the December average rate of 85.6475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 91.9476 was up 14.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 80.0600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 459,738 RUB

2017 Average 375,773 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 382,797 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,941.09 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

89.1338

77.3110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 81.7276, compared to 85.6097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.7276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.6097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 9.0405 RUB (High: 89.2535 / Low: 80.2130). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1063 RUB (High: 84.3075 / Low: 82.2012).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.0405

June Spread (Stable) ±2.1063

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.3958 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 88.1486) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.7640), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3846 (+14.83%).

2018 Avg (September) 88.1486

2017 Avg (September) 76.7640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	79.8185	76.5594	78.2962
February	81.2761	77.5152	79.4383
March	81.5131	78.1746	79.8161
April	89.2535	80.2130	85.4437
May	86.5720	81.9795	83.9276
June	84.3075	82.2012	83.4438
July	83.8299	81.6694	82.8045
August	88.7927	82.2261	85.4723
September	91.9476	85.5027	88.1486
October	88.3890	83.2431	85.7528
November	88.4312	83.9378	85.8327
December	88.2668	82.9518	85.6475