YEARLY HIGH
0.0321 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.0255 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0288 ANG

2018 RUB to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0315 to the December average rate of 0.0263, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0321 was up 0.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0319, 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 160 ANG
2017 Average 153 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 128 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.80 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0320
0.0258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to ANG 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 0.0302, compared to 0.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0029 ANG (High: 0.0312 / Low: 0.0284). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ANG (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0284).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.90%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0314
2017 Avg (February) 0.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0319 0.0309 0.0315
February 0.0321 0.0306 0.0314
March 0.0316 0.0308 0.0312
April 0.0312 0.0284 0.0294
May 0.0293 0.0280 0.0288
June 0.0291 0.0284 0.0288
July 0.0298 0.0288 0.0293
August 0.0295 0.0270 0.0278
September 0.0280 0.0262 0.0272
October 0.0273 0.0265 0.0269
November 0.0271 0.0261 0.0267
December 0.0268 0.0255 0.0263