YEARLY HIGH
8.6410 AMD
YEARLY LOW
6.8794 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7247 AMD

2018 RUB to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 8.6410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 6.8794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7616 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5197 to the December average rate of 7.1717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.6410 was down 0.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7005, 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 43,205 AMD
2017 Average 41,386 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 34,397 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,808.13 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.6557
7.0233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AMD 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 8.1303, compared to 7.3190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.7618 AMD (High: 8.4015 / Low: 7.6397). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2049 AMD (High: 7.4603 / Low: 7.2555).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7618
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2049

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 0.4862 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 8.4659) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.3277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1382 (+1.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 8.4659
2017 Avg (February) 8.3277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5954 8.3857 8.5197
February 8.6410 8.2788 8.4659
March 8.5169 8.2839 8.4102
April 8.4015 7.6397 7.9240
May 7.9017 7.5951 7.7688
June 7.8227 7.5505 7.6933
July 7.8039 7.5433 7.6562
August 7.6350 7.0756 7.2613
September 7.3630 6.8794 7.1593
October 7.4603 7.2555 7.3613
November 7.4221 7.1713 7.3043
December 7.3230 6.9505 7.1717