2018 RUB to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

704.1389 IRR

YEARLY LOW

587.1626 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

648.1998 IRR

2018 RUB to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 704.1389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 587.1626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 116.9763 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 636.1736 to the December average rate of 625.2575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 704.1389 was up 13.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 618.4388, 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 3,520,695 IRR

2017 Average 2,835,078 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 2,935,813 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 584,881.70 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

695.7286

610.8552

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to IRR 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 648.0925, compared to 648.3071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 648.0925

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 648.3071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 100.6542 IRR (High: 687.8168 / Low: 587.1626). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.5715 IRR (High: 661.0087 / Low: 650.4371).

May Spread (Volatile) ±100.6542

March Spread (Stable) ±10.5715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 38.4154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -38.4154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 688.6558) against the same month in 2017 (average: 547.2201), the exchange rate shifted by +141.4357 (+25.85%).

2018 Avg (July) 688.6558

2017 Avg (July) 547.2201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	657.1490	618.3644	636.1736
February	668.4313	633.3308	651.8826
March	661.0087	650.4371	656.3434
April	657.9212	594.7921	617.9280
May	687.8168	587.1626	651.3611
June	683.8610	664.6710	674.8663
July	704.1389	672.5107	688.6558
August	696.2276	632.5498	652.7839
September	658.2743	611.5476	638.8366
October	664.3493	634.8901	645.5373
November	647.8958	625.4331	638.7715
December	639.9936	604.9360	625.2575