YEARLY HIGH
0.0359 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0283 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0320 BBD

2018 RUB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0353 to the December average rate of 0.0296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0359 was up 0.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180 BBD
2017 Average 172 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 142 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.97 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0359
0.0290
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RUB to BBD 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.0337, compared to 0.0303 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.0337
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.0303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0032 BBD (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0318). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0346).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0032
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0352) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0352
2017 Avg (February) 0.0342

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0358 0.0347 0.0353
February 0.0359 0.0343 0.0352
March 0.0354 0.0346 0.0350
April 0.0350 0.0318 0.0329
May 0.0327 0.0314 0.0321
June 0.0324 0.0313 0.0319
July 0.0324 0.0314 0.0318
August 0.0318 0.0293 0.0301
September 0.0305 0.0283 0.0296
October 0.0308 0.0299 0.0304
November 0.0305 0.0294 0.0301
December 0.0302 0.0287 0.0296