2018 RSD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RSD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |