YEARLY HIGH
209.9507 STD
YEARLY LOW
200.8453 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
206.2328 STD

2018 RSD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 209.9507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 200.8453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1053 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.7136 to the December average rate of 202.4949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 209.9507 was up 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 208.1475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,049,753 STD
2017 Average 1,010,214 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,004,227 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,526.61 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

208.5059
201.7350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD to STD 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 207.3935, compared to 205.0721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.3935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.0721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.0026 STD (High: 208.3860 / Low: 202.3835). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7792 STD (High: 208.6865 / Low: 206.9073).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.0026
July Spread (Stable) ±1.7792

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.6845 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 207.7136) against the same month in 2017 (average: 198.2347), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4788 (+4.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 207.7136
2017 Avg (January) 198.2347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 209.9507 205.5607 207.7136
February 208.5743 205.6184 207.1538
March 208.8204 206.3541 207.5090
April 208.1247 205.3838 207.0516
May 208.4521 206.3093 207.2247
June 208.8061 205.8348 207.7086
July 208.6865 206.9073 207.9416
August 208.3860 202.3835 205.7002
September 209.7820 205.5401 207.3406
October 206.8998 201.3627 204.6561
November 203.8005 200.8453 202.2992
December 204.0363 200.8928 202.4949