YEARLY HIGH
1.6317 CVE
YEARLY LOW
1.3523 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4963 CVE

2018 RUB to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.6317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.3523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2794 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6025 to the December average rate of 1.4378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6317 was down 12.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8587, 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 8,159 CVE
2017 Average 8,414 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 6,762 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,397.05 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6224
1.3832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CVE 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 1.5406, compared to 1.4519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1451 CVE (High: 1.5727 / Low: 1.4276). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 CVE (High: 1.5200 / Low: 1.4868).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1451
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0849 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.6025) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7358), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1333 (-7.68%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.6025
2017 Avg (January) 1.7358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6317 1.5836 1.6025
February 1.6213 1.5484 1.5765
March 1.5967 1.5511 1.5707
April 1.5727 1.4276 1.4858
May 1.5353 1.4490 1.4987
June 1.5271 1.4897 1.5095
July 1.5200 1.4868 1.5050
August 1.5069 1.3873 1.4428
September 1.4519 1.3523 1.4031
October 1.4888 1.4363 1.4620
November 1.4857 1.4307 1.4606
December 1.4721 1.3873 1.4378