YEARLY HIGH
0.0054 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0043 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 KWD

2018 RUB to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0053 to the December average rate of 0.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0054 was down 1.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0055, 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 27 KWD
2017 Average 26 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 21 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.46 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0054
0.0044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to KWD 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0005 KWD (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0045).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0053
2017 Avg (February) 0.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
February 0.0054 0.0051 0.0053
March 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
April 0.0052 0.0048 0.0049
May 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
June 0.0049 0.0047 0.0048
July 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
August 0.0048 0.0044 0.0046
September 0.0046 0.0043 0.0045
October 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
November 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
December 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045