2018 RUB to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0321 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.0255 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0287 AWG

2018 RUB to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to AWG 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 September 10, dropping to 0.0255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0316 to the December average rate of 0.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0321 was down 0.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0323, 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 AWG

2017 Average 154 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 128 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.82 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0321

0.0261

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to AWG 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 0.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0027 AWG (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0284). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AWG (High: 0.0317 / Low: 0.0309).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

March 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: 0.0315) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+2.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0315

2017 Avg (February) 0.0308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0320	0.0311	0.0316
February	0.0321	0.0308	0.0315
March	0.0317	0.0309	0.0312
April	0.0311	0.0284	0.0294
May	0.0293	0.0280	0.0287
June	0.0290	0.0280	0.0285
July	0.0289	0.0281	0.0285
August	0.0285	0.0263	0.0270
September	0.0275	0.0255	0.0266
October	0.0277	0.0269	0.0273
November	0.0274	0.0265	0.0271
December	0.0272	0.0259	0.0266