YEARLY HIGH
3.7105 GYD
YEARLY LOW
2.9590 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3317 GYD

2018 RUB to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 3.7105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 2.9590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7515 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6546 to the December average rate of 3.0940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.7105 was down 0.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7338, 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 18,552 GYD
2017 Average 17,790 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 14,795 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,757.34 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.7107
3.0370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to GYD 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 3.5021, compared to 3.1613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.3383 GYD (High: 3.6294 / Low: 3.2910). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0918 GYD (High: 3.6669 / Low: 3.5751).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3383
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0918

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 0.2103 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.6434) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0954 (+2.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.6434
2017 Avg (February) 3.5480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7031 3.5836 3.6546
February 3.7105 3.5476 3.6434
March 3.6669 3.5751 3.6229
April 3.6294 3.2910 3.4125
May 3.4084 3.2680 3.3518
June 3.3742 3.2683 3.3273
July 3.3789 3.2736 3.3215
August 3.3178 3.0558 3.1475
September 3.1932 2.9590 3.0931
October 3.2200 3.1058 3.1714
November 3.1886 3.0761 3.1404
December 3.1572 3.0020 3.0940