YEARLY HIGH
0.2216 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1899 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2115 SCR

2019 RUB to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.2216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.1899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2046 to the December average rate of 0.2180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2216 was down 12.12% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2521, 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 1,108 SCR
2018 Average 1,089 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 949 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.46 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2193
0.2033
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 0.2098, compared to 0.2132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0239 SCR (High: 0.2137 / Low: 0.1899). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 SCR (High: 0.2125 / Low: 0.2089).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.2180) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+7.74%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.2180
2018 Avg (December) 0.2023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2088 0.1973 0.2046
February 0.2101 0.2054 0.2079
March 0.2143 0.2060 0.2099
April 0.2155 0.2088 0.2122
May 0.2125 0.2089 0.2107
June 0.2183 0.2082 0.2133
July 0.2212 0.2139 0.2162
August 0.2137 0.1899 0.2063
September 0.2148 0.2047 0.2110
October 0.2157 0.2099 0.2133
November 0.2189 0.2041 0.2144
December 0.2216 0.2128 0.2180