YEARLY HIGH
104.8100 RSD
YEARLY LOW
94.5250 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.1854 RSD

2018 IMP to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IMP to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 104.8100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 94.5250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2850 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.2265 to the December average rate of 103.9582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 104.8100 was down 11.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 118.4733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 524,050 RSD
2017 Average 538,222 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 472,625 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,424.93 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

104.8811
95.0062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP to RSD 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 97.7161, compared to 102.6546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.7161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.6546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 4.5027 RSD (High: 102.3577 / Low: 97.8550). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9157 RSD (High: 101.3336 / Low: 100.4179).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.5027
July Spread (Stable) ±0.9157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3974 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3974

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 104.0582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 101.1572), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9011 (+2.87%).

2018 Avg (November) 104.0582
2017 Avg (November) 101.1572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.5002 95.4940 97.2265
February 96.9017 94.5250 95.8291
March 96.7180 95.0499 95.8493
April 97.8486 95.3700 96.2963
May 102.3577 97.8550 99.9625
June 102.1400 100.0555 101.1332
July 101.3336 100.4179 100.9427
August 104.0134 101.0173 102.3394
September 102.4160 100.3451 101.5305
October 104.5407 102.0404 103.0985
November 104.8100 103.2902 104.0582
December 104.7852 103.1709 103.9582