YEARLY HIGH
88.1296 RUB
YEARLY LOW
77.2362 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.6353 RUB

2019 FKP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 88.1296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 77.2362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8934 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.0837 to the December average rate of 82.4137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 88.1296 was down 4.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 91.9476, 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 440,648 RUB
2018 Average 418,405 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 386,181 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,467.18 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

86.8034
78.1676
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 84.3990, compared to 80.8716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.3990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.8716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 4.4534 RUB (High: 85.9588 / Low: 81.5054). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7385 RUB (High: 83.2153 / Low: 81.4768).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.4534
November Spread (Stable) ±1.7385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.4023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 86.0837) against the same month in 2018 (average: 78.2962), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7875 (+9.95%).

2019 Avg (January) 86.0837
2018 Avg (January) 78.2962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.1296 85.1315 86.0837
February 87.5773 84.6503 85.5667
March 87.2043 83.7903 85.9197
April 85.9323 82.4201 84.0822
May 85.9588 81.5054 83.4522
June 82.9092 79.6994 81.2895
July 79.8730 77.2362 78.8872
August 81.6014 77.9942 80.0591
September 81.5917 79.2201 80.2129
October 82.9702 79.4415 81.4066
November 83.2153 81.4768 82.2503
December 84.4908 80.1326 82.4137