2018 RUB to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1149 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.0971 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1056 CNY

2018 RUB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1134 to the December average rate of 0.1020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1149 was down 6.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1233, 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 575 CNY

2017 Average 580 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 486 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.78 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1146

0.1003

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CNY 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 0.1074, compared to 0.1038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1074

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0101 CNY (High: 0.1100 / Low: 0.0998). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 CNY (High: 0.1149 / Low: 0.1119).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-1.56%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1134

2017 Avg (January) 0.1152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1149	0.1119	0.1134
February	0.1135	0.1077	0.1112
March	0.1125	0.1090	0.1107
April	0.1100	0.0998	0.1038
May	0.1042	0.0997	0.1022
June	0.1054	0.1016	0.1030
July	0.1095	0.1047	0.1069
August	0.1083	0.1003	0.1031
September	0.1051	0.0971	0.1015
October	0.1066	0.1027	0.1051
November	0.1058	0.1024	0.1043
December	0.1043	0.0986	0.1020