YEARLY HIGH
161.8401 GNF
YEARLY LOW
128.8587 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.7493 GNF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 809,200 GNF
2017 Average 782,668 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 644,293 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,906.97 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

161.4692
131.6912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.0398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.4588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±14.5350
March Spread (Stable) ±3.7934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 158.4191
2017 Avg (February) 160.4961

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