2018 RUB to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0229 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0199 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0214 AUD

2018 RUB to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0222 to the December average rate of 0.0207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0229 was down 4.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0240, 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 114 AUD

2017 Average 112 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 100 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.78 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0228

0.0204

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AUD 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 0.0219, compared to 0.0209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0023 AUD (High: 0.0228 / Low: 0.0205). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AUD (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0211).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0224) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.13%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0224

2017 Avg (February) 0.0223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0225	0.0219	0.0222
February	0.0229	0.0219	0.0224
March	0.0228	0.0222	0.0226
April	0.0228	0.0205	0.0215
May	0.0216	0.0209	0.0213
June	0.0216	0.0209	0.0213
July	0.0218	0.0212	0.0215
August	0.0215	0.0200	0.0206
September	0.0212	0.0199	0.0206
October	0.0217	0.0211	0.0214
November	0.0211	0.0204	0.0207
December	0.0210	0.0203	0.0207