2018 RUB to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0173 CHF

YEARLY LOW

0.0138 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0156 CHF

2018 RUB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0170 to the December average rate of 0.0147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0173 was down 3.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0180, 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 86 CHF

2017 Average 84 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 69 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.41 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0172

0.0141

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CHF 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 0.0163, compared to 0.0150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0016 CHF (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CHF (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0164).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0170) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.72%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0170

2017 Avg (January) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0173	0.0166	0.0170
February	0.0169	0.0160	0.0164
March	0.0168	0.0164	0.0166
April	0.0167	0.0152	0.0160
May	0.0163	0.0157	0.0160
June	0.0160	0.0156	0.0158
July	0.0161	0.0156	0.0158
August	0.0157	0.0142	0.0149
September	0.0150	0.0138	0.0143
October	0.0153	0.0148	0.0151
November	0.0153	0.0148	0.0150
December	0.0150	0.0141	0.0147