2018 RUB to EUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0147 EUR

YEARLY LOW

0.0122 EUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0135 EUR

2018 RUB to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0147 was down 12.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0168, 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 74 EUR

2017 Average 76 EUR

Yearly Trough Low 61 EUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.56 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0146

0.0125

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RUB to EUR 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 0.0139, compared to 0.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0014 EUR (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0129). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 EUR (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0135).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0145) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-7.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0145

2017 Avg (January) 0.0157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0147	0.0143	0.0145
February	0.0146	0.0140	0.0142
March	0.0144	0.0140	0.0142
April	0.0142	0.0129	0.0134
May	0.0139	0.0131	0.0136
June	0.0138	0.0135	0.0136
July	0.0138	0.0134	0.0136
August	0.0137	0.0126	0.0131
September	0.0131	0.0122	0.0127
October	0.0135	0.0130	0.0132
November	0.0134	0.0130	0.0132
December	0.0133	0.0126	0.0130