YEARLY HIGH
1.2302 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.9654 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0948 KGS

2018 RUB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.2302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.9654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2648 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2185 to the December average rate of 1.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2302 was up 0.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2243, 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 6,151 KGS
2017 Average 5,898 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,827 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,324.15 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2395
0.9874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KGS 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 1.1547, compared to 1.0350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1102 KGS (High: 1.1950 / Low: 1.0848). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 KGS (High: 1.2052 / Low: 1.1811).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1102
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 0.0666 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.2185) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0602 (+5.19%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.2185
2017 Avg (January) 1.1584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2302 1.2055 1.2185
February 1.2230 1.1759 1.2018
March 1.2052 1.1811 1.1931
April 1.1950 1.0848 1.1265
May 1.1187 1.0790 1.0998
June 1.1091 1.0699 1.0882
July 1.1058 1.0717 1.0856
August 1.0819 0.9985 1.0265
September 1.0391 0.9654 1.0084
October 1.0512 1.0236 1.0402
November 1.0474 1.0112 1.0327
December 1.0362 0.9872 1.0166