2018 RUB to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.1134 CDF

YEARLY LOW

23.1498 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.8989 CDF

2018 RUB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 29.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 23.1498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9635 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2613 to the December average rate of 24.0521, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.1134 was up 5.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.6796, 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 145,567 CDF

2017 Average 125,078 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 115,749 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,817.75 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.7567

23.6244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CDF 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 27.1886, compared to 24.6091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.1886

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 2.6436 CDF (High: 28.2781 / Low: 25.6345). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7411 CDF (High: 25.1446 / Low: 24.4035).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.6436

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7411

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 1.7060 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 28.3290) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.7870), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5421 (+30.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 28.3290

2017 Avg (February) 21.7870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.6933	27.1249	28.2613
February	29.1134	27.4132	28.3290
March	28.7090	27.9581	28.3061
April	28.2781	25.6345	26.6001
May	26.4221	25.3135	25.9091
June	26.1665	25.2800	25.7262
July	26.3939	24.9524	25.7831
August	25.8685	23.8489	24.5037
September	24.9522	23.1498	24.2025
October	25.1446	24.4035	24.7161
November	25.0471	23.7044	24.3972
December	24.6394	23.4529	24.0521