YEARLY HIGH
330.5867 KMF
YEARLY LOW
6.0369 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5611 KMF

2018 RUB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 330.5867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 6.0369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 324.5498 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1209 to the December average rate of 6.4027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 330.5867 was up 3900.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.2641, 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 1,652,933 KMF
2017 Average 37,443 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 30,185 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,622,748.83 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.4079
5.1512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KMF 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 6.8544, compared to 8.2678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 324.2305 KMF (High: 330.5867 / Low: 6.3562). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1564 KMF (High: 6.8054 / Low: 6.6490).

November Spread (Volatile) ±324.2305
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 10.9005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 17.3032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.1205), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1827 (+143.01%).

2018 Avg (November) 17.3032
2017 Avg (November) 7.1205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2598 7.0373 7.1209
February 7.1937 6.8937 7.0118
March 7.1006 6.9099 6.9888
April 6.9925 6.3379 6.6112
May 6.8598 6.3975 6.6699
June 6.8054 6.6490 6.7239
July 6.7845 6.6194 6.7030
August 6.7060 6.2411 6.4351
September 6.4570 6.0369 6.2559
October 6.6244 6.3744 6.5071
November 330.5867 6.3562 17.3032
December 6.5469 6.1873 6.4027