YEARLY HIGH
27.2332 CDF
YEARLY LOW
23.6916 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.5580 CDF

2019 RUB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 27.2332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 23.6916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5416 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5072 to the December average rate of 26.7055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 27.2332 was down 6.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 29.1134, 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 136,166 CDF
2018 Average 129,431 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 118,458 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,708.07 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

26.9254
24.2873
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 25.1712, compared to 25.9449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.1712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.9449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.3541 CDF (High: 26.4562 / Low: 25.1020). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3657 CDF (High: 26.2189 / Low: 25.8532).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3541
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3657

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0832 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 26.7055) against the same month in 2018 (average: 24.0521), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6535 (+11.03%).

2019 Avg (December) 26.7055
2018 Avg (December) 24.0521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.0344 23.6916 24.5072
February 25.1645 24.5878 24.9020
March 25.6773 24.5864 25.0898
April 25.7663 25.0646 25.3834
May 25.6241 25.0786 25.3367
June 26.4562 25.1020 25.8081
July 26.4648 25.9728 26.2440
August 25.8021 24.5399 25.1608
September 26.0945 24.8932 25.6397
October 26.1478 25.3863 25.8620
November 26.2189 25.8532 26.0575
December 27.2332 25.8900 26.7055