2018 RUB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8297 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.4274 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6206 KES

2018 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.8297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.4274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4023 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8156 to the December average rate of 1.5122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8297 was down 1.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8503, 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 9,149 KES

2017 Average 8,869 KES

Yearly Trough Low 7,137 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,011.74 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8479

1.4602

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RUB to KES 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 1.7086, compared to 1.5326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7086

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1697 KES (High: 1.7625 / Low: 1.5928). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0411 KES (High: 1.8297 / Low: 1.7886).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1697

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.8156) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0828 (+4.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.8156

2017 Avg (January) 1.7328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8297	1.7886	1.8156
February	1.8287	1.7261	1.7836
March	1.7946	1.7446	1.7707
April	1.7625	1.5928	1.6573
May	1.6486	1.5739	1.6149
June	1.6372	1.5838	1.6094
July	1.6344	1.5768	1.6016
August	1.5975	1.4757	1.5167
September	1.5411	1.4274	1.4925
October	1.5553	1.5098	1.5347
November	1.5674	1.5047	1.5378
December	1.5449	1.4626	1.5122