YEARLY HIGH
0.1426 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.1189 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1300 NOK

2018 RUB to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.1189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1396 to the December average rate of 0.1277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1426 was down 7.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1536, 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 713 NOK
2017 Average 709 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 594 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.70 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1413
0.1204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to NOK 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 0.1336, compared to 0.1263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0136 NOK (High: 0.1375 / Low: 0.1239). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 NOK (High: 0.1311 / Low: 0.1276).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1396) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1414), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-1.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1396
2017 Avg (January) 0.1414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1426 0.1366 0.1396
February 0.1405 0.1357 0.1378
March 0.1385 0.1337 0.1360
April 0.1375 0.1239 0.1292
May 0.1319 0.1273 0.1299
June 0.1316 0.1277 0.1294
July 0.1311 0.1276 0.1294
August 0.1304 0.1223 0.1257
September 0.1244 0.1189 0.1222
October 0.1284 0.1228 0.1254
November 0.1300 0.1242 0.1274
December 0.1297 0.1248 0.1277