YEARLY HIGH
6.4707 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.1391 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7790 NGN

2018 RUB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 6.4707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 5.1391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3316 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3563 to the December average rate of 5.3860, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.4707 was up 2.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.3075, 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 32,353 NGN
2017 Average 28,624 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 25,695 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,658.07 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.4561
5.2590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to NGN 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 6.0744, compared to 5.4835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.5868 NGN (High: 6.2996 / Low: 5.7128). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1534 NGN (High: 6.3819 / Low: 6.2285).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5868
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1534

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 0.3766 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6.3401) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9437 (+17.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 6.3401
2017 Avg (February) 5.3963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4460 6.2223 6.3563
February 6.4707 6.1730 6.3401
March 6.3819 6.2285 6.3040
April 6.2996 5.7128 5.9275
May 5.9025 5.6420 5.7791
June 5.8373 5.6381 5.7397
July 5.8423 5.6565 5.7383
August 5.7351 5.3056 5.4386
September 5.5446 5.1391 5.3588
October 5.5993 5.4231 5.5159
November 5.5402 5.3347 5.4633
December 5.4925 5.2311 5.3860