2018 RUB to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1405 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.1112 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1254 HKD

2018 RUB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.1112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1380 to the December average rate of 0.1157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1405 was up 0.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1394, 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 703 HKD

2017 Average 668 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 556 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.65 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1402

0.1135

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to HKD 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 0.1322, compared to 0.1186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1322

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0127 HKD (High: 0.1373 / Low: 0.1246). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 HKD (High: 0.1388 / Low: 0.1358).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1376) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+3.57%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1376

2017 Avg (February) 0.1328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1398	0.1356	0.1380
February	0.1405	0.1339	0.1376
March	0.1388	0.1358	0.1372
April	0.1373	0.1246	0.1293
May	0.1283	0.1231	0.1259
June	0.1272	0.1229	0.1250
July	0.1270	0.1233	0.1249
August	0.1246	0.1150	0.1183
September	0.1193	0.1112	0.1160
October	0.1205	0.1171	0.1190
November	0.1194	0.1153	0.1177
December	0.1178	0.1125	0.1157