2018 RUB to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1559 HTG

YEARLY LOW

0.9814 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0780 HTG

2018 RUB to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.1559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.9814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1745 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1384 to the December average rate of 1.1253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1559 was down 6.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2342, 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 5,779 HTG

2017 Average 5,577 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 4,907 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 872.64 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1508

1.0023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to HTG 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 1.0913, compared to 1.0647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1041 HTG (High: 1.1295 / Low: 1.0254). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 HTG (High: 1.1390 / Low: 1.1143).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1041

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0225 (+2.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1384

2017 Avg (January) 1.1159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1559	1.1067	1.1384
February	1.1558	1.0975	1.1281
March	1.1390	1.1143	1.1282
April	1.1295	1.0254	1.0671
May	1.0576	1.0115	1.0371
June	1.0606	1.0306	1.0486
July	1.0822	1.0302	1.0567
August	1.0568	0.9839	1.0146
September	1.0648	0.9814	1.0269
October	1.0967	1.0432	1.0733
November	1.1169	1.0640	1.0916
December	1.1482	1.0995	1.1253