2018 RUB to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 RUB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the RUB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 161.8401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 128.8587.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.9814 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.9877 to the December average rate of 135.4613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 161.8401 was down 3.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 167.3834, 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 GNF 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 152.0398, compared to 137.4588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.5810 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 14.5350 GNF (High: 157.7396 / Low: 143.2046). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7934 GNF (High: 159.6003 / Low: 155.8069).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.0947 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 158.4191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 160.4961), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0770 (-1.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 161.1062 | 156.3305 | 158.9877 |
| February | 161.8401 | 154.1994 | 158.4191 |
| March | 159.6003 | 155.8069 | 157.6734 |
| April | 157.7396 | 143.2046 | 148.5788 |
| May | 147.1526 | 141.3332 | 144.6675 |
| June | 146.4778 | 141.5400 | 143.9121 |
| July | 146.2549 | 142.3024 | 143.9986 |
| August | 143.9246 | 132.5993 | 136.3040 |
| September | 139.1073 | 128.8587 | 134.1727 |
| October | 139.6046 | 135.3549 | 137.8805 |
| November | 139.7278 | 133.7817 | 136.9358 |
| December | 138.3778 | 130.9286 | 135.4613 |