2018 RUB to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3412 MXN

YEARLY LOW

0.2732 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3072 MXN

2018 RUB to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.2732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0680 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3337 to the December average rate of 0.2972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3412 was down 7.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3679, 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 1,706 MXN

2017 Average 1,622 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 1,366 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 340.16 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3390

0.2759

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MXN 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 0.3210, compared to 0.2933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3210

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0284 MXN (High: 0.3184 / Low: 0.2900). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 MXN (High: 0.3412 / Low: 0.3282).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0229 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3337) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3566), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0229 (-6.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3337

2017 Avg (January) 0.3566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3412	0.3282	0.3337
February	0.3356	0.3205	0.3278
March	0.3328	0.3172	0.3255
April	0.3184	0.2900	0.3026
May	0.3226	0.2987	0.3136
June	0.3331	0.3141	0.3229
July	0.3150	0.2962	0.3023
August	0.2953	0.2758	0.2839
September	0.2887	0.2732	0.2811
October	0.3091	0.2818	0.2912
November	0.3106	0.2964	0.3040
December	0.3087	0.2825	0.2972