YEARLY HIGH
0.0361 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0285 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0322 BZD

2018 RUB to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0355 to the December average rate of 0.0298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0361 was up 0.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0360, 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 181 BZD
2017 Average 173 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 142 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.12 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0360
0.0292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to BZD 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 0.0339, compared to 0.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0032 BZD (High: 0.0352 / Low: 0.0319). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BZD (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0300).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+2.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0354
2017 Avg (February) 0.0344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0359 0.0348 0.0355
February 0.0361 0.0345 0.0354
March 0.0356 0.0347 0.0352
April 0.0352 0.0319 0.0331
May 0.0329 0.0315 0.0323
June 0.0326 0.0315 0.0320
July 0.0325 0.0316 0.0320
August 0.0319 0.0295 0.0303
September 0.0307 0.0285 0.0298
October 0.0309 0.0300 0.0305
November 0.0307 0.0297 0.0303
December 0.0304 0.0289 0.0298