YEARLY HIGH
0.0121 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0099 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0109 RUB

2018 PYG to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0121 was up 9.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61 RUB
2017 Average 52 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 49 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.08 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0117
0.0099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0106, compared to 0.0113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0011 RUB (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0103). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 RUB (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0108).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0115) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0101), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+13.92%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0115
2017 Avg (September) 0.0101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0103 0.0099 0.0100
February 0.0104 0.0099 0.0102
March 0.0105 0.0102 0.0104
April 0.0114 0.0103 0.0110
May 0.0115 0.0108 0.0111
June 0.0112 0.0108 0.0110
July 0.0111 0.0108 0.0110
August 0.0118 0.0110 0.0115
September 0.0121 0.0111 0.0115
October 0.0113 0.0109 0.0111
November 0.0115 0.0110 0.0112
December 0.0118 0.0112 0.0114