YEARLY HIGH
0.3764 CZK
YEARLY LOW
0.3135 CZK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3469 CZK

2018 RUB to CZK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to CZK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.3135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 CZK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3680 to the December average rate of 0.3361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3764 was down 17.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4536, 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 1,882 CZK
2017 Average 2,004 CZK
Yearly Trough Low 1,567 CZK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.61 CZK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3722
0.3214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to CZK 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 0.3550, compared to 0.3388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0356 CZK (High: 0.3609 / Low: 0.3253). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 CZK (High: 0.3652 / Low: 0.3567).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3680) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4245), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0565 (-13.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3680
2017 Avg (January) 0.4245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3764 0.3617 0.3680
February 0.3700 0.3548 0.3608
March 0.3652 0.3567 0.3608
April 0.3609 0.3253 0.3405
May 0.3588 0.3358 0.3480
June 0.3567 0.3468 0.3520
July 0.3572 0.3467 0.3517
August 0.3504 0.3235 0.3355
September 0.3383 0.3135 0.3256
October 0.3487 0.3349 0.3413
November 0.3486 0.3369 0.3429
December 0.3440 0.3236 0.3361