YEARLY HIGH
0.0584 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0471 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0525 PEN

2018 RUB to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0568 to the December average rate of 0.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0584 was up 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0583, 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 292 PEN
2017 Average 280 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 236 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.34 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0580
0.0482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to PEN 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 0.0548, compared to 0.0503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0050 PEN (High: 0.0565 / Low: 0.0515). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PEN (High: 0.0574 / Low: 0.0562).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0571) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+2.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0571
2017 Avg (February) 0.0558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0574 0.0562 0.0568
February 0.0584 0.0558 0.0571
March 0.0575 0.0559 0.0569
April 0.0565 0.0515 0.0532
May 0.0537 0.0513 0.0525
June 0.0528 0.0514 0.0521
July 0.0529 0.0515 0.0521
August 0.0520 0.0483 0.0496
September 0.0504 0.0471 0.0490
October 0.0513 0.0497 0.0506
November 0.0515 0.0496 0.0507
December 0.0509 0.0484 0.0498