2018 RUB to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2521 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.1928 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2179 SCR

2018 RUB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.2521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.1928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0593 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2456 to the December average rate of 0.2023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2521 was up 3.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2438, 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 1,261 SCR

2017 Average 1,165 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 964 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.70 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2499

0.1977

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SCR 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 0.2296, compared to 0.2062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0261 SCR (High: 0.2189 / Low: 0.1928). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 SCR (High: 0.2181 / Low: 0.2123).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2456) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+9.89%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2456

2017 Avg (January) 0.2234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2521	0.2408	0.2456
February	0.2501	0.2306	0.2395
March	0.2482	0.2332	0.2388
April	0.2389	0.2136	0.2220
May	0.2269	0.2109	0.2165
June	0.2181	0.2123	0.2152
July	0.2191	0.2127	0.2155
August	0.2156	0.1992	0.2047
September	0.2189	0.1928	0.2020
October	0.2116	0.2035	0.2072
November	0.2083	0.2008	0.2052
December	0.2083	0.1960	0.2023