2018 RUB to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1398 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1118 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1260 SBD

2018 RUB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.1118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1371 to the December average rate of 0.1196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1398 was down 0.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1405, 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 699 SBD

2017 Average 670 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 559 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.31 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1392

0.1147

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RUB to SBD 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 0.1316, compared to 0.1203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1316

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0125 SBD (High: 0.1361 / Low: 0.1236). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SBD (High: 0.1223 / Low: 0.1186).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1364) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+2.40%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1364

2017 Avg (February) 0.1332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1395	0.1347	0.1371
February	0.1398	0.1324	0.1364
March	0.1381	0.1342	0.1360
April	0.1361	0.1236	0.1282
May	0.1283	0.1215	0.1256
June	0.1283	0.1241	0.1261
July	0.1285	0.1241	0.1259
August	0.1253	0.1156	0.1188
September	0.1203	0.1118	0.1168
October	0.1223	0.1186	0.1208
November	0.1221	0.1177	0.1202
December	0.1227	0.1169	0.1196