2018 RUB to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.1685 KPW

YEARLY LOW

12.7513 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.3982 KPW

2018 RUB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 16.1685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 12.7513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4172 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8845 to the December average rate of 13.3167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.1685 was up 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.1263, 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 80,842 KPW

2017 Average 77,204 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 63,756 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,086.13 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.1413

13.0599

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KPW 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 15.1786, compared to 13.6178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.4560 KPW (High: 15.7489 / Low: 14.2929). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3632 KPW (High: 15.9439 / Low: 15.5808).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.4560

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3632

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 0.9285 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.8288) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.4063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4226 (+2.74%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.8288

2017 Avg (February) 15.4063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.0956	15.6201	15.8845
February	16.1685	15.4199	15.8288
March	15.9439	15.5808	15.7535
April	15.7489	14.2929	14.8250
May	14.7153	14.1096	14.4407
June	14.5895	14.0953	14.3386
July	14.5653	14.1345	14.3209
August	14.2907	13.1894	13.5583
September	13.7256	12.7513	13.3193
October	13.8522	13.4457	13.6635
November	13.7212	13.2459	13.5284
December	13.5728	12.9306	13.3167