2018 RUB to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.6969 BIF

YEARLY LOW

25.1751 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.4294 BIF

2018 RUB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 31.6969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 25.1751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5218 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1179 to the December average rate of 26.7451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.6969 was up 3.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.6590, 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 158,485 BIF

2017 Average 147,776 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 125,876 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,608.81 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.6017

25.7962

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BIF 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 29.8242, compared to 27.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.8242

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 3.0824 BIF (High: 31.1479 / Low: 28.0655). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8584 BIF (High: 28.6875 / Low: 27.8291).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.0824

July Spread (Stable) ±0.8584

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 1.7318 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 31.0414) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.9823), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0591 (+7.10%).

2018 Avg (February) 31.0414

2017 Avg (February) 28.9823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.5550	30.4464	31.1179
February	31.6969	30.1623	31.0414
March	31.4344	30.3819	30.9187
April	31.1479	28.0655	29.1869
May	29.2507	27.8188	28.4272
June	28.8245	27.7041	28.2531
July	28.6875	27.8291	28.1847
August	28.1961	25.9458	26.7483
September	27.2080	25.1751	26.2800
October	27.6904	26.5358	27.1969
November	27.6711	26.2557	27.0526
December	27.3970	25.7791	26.7451