YEARLY HIGH
5.8621 NGN
YEARLY LOW
4.6158 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5672 NGN

2019 RUB to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 5.8621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 4.6158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2464 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4476 to the December average rate of 5.7699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.8621 was down 9.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.4707, 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 29,311 NGN
2018 Average 28,880 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 23,079 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,231.78 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.8043
5.3920
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 5.5029, compared to 5.6316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.0646 NGN (High: 5.7570 / Low: 4.6924). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0828 NGN (High: 5.7070 / Low: 5.6241).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0646
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0828

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2480 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 5.7699) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.3860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3839 (+7.13%).

2019 Avg (December) 5.7699
2018 Avg (December) 5.3860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5429 5.2544 5.4476
February 5.5512 5.4223 5.4954
March 5.6456 5.4117 5.5208
April 5.6589 5.4988 5.5774
May 5.6083 5.4982 5.5500
June 5.7570 4.6924 5.4264
July 5.7556 5.6384 5.6986
August 5.6034 4.6158 5.4506
September 5.6681 5.4294 5.5700
October 5.6826 5.5391 5.6270
November 5.7070 5.6241 5.6733
December 5.8621 5.6320 5.7699