2018 KPW to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0784 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0618 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0698 RUB

2018 KPW to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0630 to the December average rate of 0.0751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0784 was up 15.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 392 RUB

2017 Average 324 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 309 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.87 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0763

0.0617

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0660, compared to 0.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0660

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0065 RUB (High: 0.0700 / Low: 0.0635). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 RUB (High: 0.0642 / Low: 0.0627).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0751) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+17.29%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0751

2017 Avg (September) 0.0640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0640	0.0621	0.0630
February	0.0649	0.0618	0.0632
March	0.0642	0.0627	0.0635
April	0.0700	0.0635	0.0675
May	0.0709	0.0680	0.0693
June	0.0709	0.0685	0.0697
July	0.0707	0.0687	0.0698
August	0.0758	0.0700	0.0738
September	0.0784	0.0729	0.0751
October	0.0744	0.0722	0.0732
November	0.0755	0.0729	0.0739
December	0.0773	0.0737	0.0751