2018 RUB to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 RUB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the RUB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 10.2363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 8.2615.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9747 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0107 to the December average rate of 8.8561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2363 was down 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.4967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
RUB to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.5748, compared to 8.8591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7157 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.9229 CRC (High: 9.9168 / Low: 8.9939). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2745 CRC (High: 9.1879 / Low: 8.9134).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6256 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 10.0456) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.5242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5215 (+5.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1819 | 9.8084 | 10.0107 |
| February | 10.2363 | 9.8234 | 10.0456 |
| March | 10.0966 | 9.8087 | 9.9517 |
| April | 9.9168 | 8.9939 | 9.3262 |
| May | 9.2409 | 8.8623 | 9.0807 |
| June | 9.1899 | 8.8812 | 9.0338 |
| July | 9.1879 | 8.9134 | 9.0257 |
| August | 9.0078 | 8.3350 | 8.5520 |
| September | 8.8387 | 8.2615 | 8.5709 |
| October | 9.2294 | 8.7140 | 8.9780 |
| November | 9.4385 | 8.9251 | 9.1717 |
| December | 9.0116 | 8.6044 | 8.8561 |