2018 RUB to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0230 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0186 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0207 CAD

2018 RUB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0219 to the December average rate of 0.0199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0230 was down 5.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0243, 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 115 CAD

2017 Average 111 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 93 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.73 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0230

0.0189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CAD 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 0.0215, compared to 0.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0026 CAD (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0217).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0226) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-2.21%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0226

2017 Avg (March) 0.0231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0221	0.0217	0.0219
February	0.0228	0.0216	0.0221
March	0.0230	0.0224	0.0226
April	0.0226	0.0200	0.0210
May	0.0210	0.0202	0.0207
June	0.0212	0.0206	0.0209
July	0.0213	0.0207	0.0209
August	0.0206	0.0190	0.0197
September	0.0199	0.0186	0.0193
October	0.0201	0.0193	0.0198
November	0.0201	0.0194	0.0198
December	0.0201	0.0196	0.0199