YEARLY HIGH
0.0160 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0142 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0154 CHF

2019 RUB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0160 was down 7.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0173, 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 80 CHF
2018 Average 78 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 71 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.01 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0157
0.0147
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 0.0153, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 CHF (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CHF (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0151).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.0156) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-2.06%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.0156
2018 Avg (April) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0152 0.0142 0.0148
February 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
March 0.0156 0.0152 0.0153
April 0.0160 0.0153 0.0156
May 0.0157 0.0153 0.0156
June 0.0156 0.0152 0.0154
July 0.0158 0.0155 0.0156
August 0.0154 0.0147 0.0149
September 0.0155 0.0148 0.0153
October 0.0156 0.0152 0.0154
November 0.0157 0.0154 0.0156
December 0.0158 0.0154 0.0156