YEARLY HIGH
0.0017 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0014 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0015 RUB

2018 IRR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.0014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0016 to the December average rate of 0.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0017 was down 16.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9 RUB
2017 Average 9 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 7 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.41 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0016
0.0014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0015, compared to 0.0015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 RUB (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0015). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RUB (High: 0.0015 / Low: 0.0015).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0015) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0018), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-12.42%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0015
2017 Avg (May) 0.0018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
February 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015
March 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
April 0.0017 0.0015 0.0016
May 0.0017 0.0015 0.0015
June 0.0015 0.0015 0.0015
July 0.0015 0.0014 0.0015
August 0.0016 0.0014 0.0015
September 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
October 0.0016 0.0015 0.0015
November 0.0016 0.0015 0.0016
December 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016