2018 RUB to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7278 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.1215 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3646 SDG

2018 RUB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 0.7278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6064 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1238 to the December average rate of 0.7043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 469.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7278 was up 498.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1217, 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 3,639 SDG

2017 Average 569 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 607 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,031.92 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7755

0.0645

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RUB to SDG 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 0.2682, compared to 0.4611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4581 SDG (High: 0.7274 / Low: 0.2693). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 SDG (High: 0.1257 / Low: 0.1215).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4581

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0184 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.7162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6029 (+532.24%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.7162

2017 Avg (November) 0.1133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1257	0.1215	0.1238
February	0.3234	0.1243	0.2935
March	0.3207	0.3129	0.3165
April	0.3176	0.2881	0.2982
May	0.2945	0.2842	0.2898
June	0.2927	0.2821	0.2873
July	0.2914	0.2827	0.2865
August	0.2859	0.2638	0.2715
September	0.2751	0.2551	0.2667
October	0.7274	0.2693	0.5213
November	0.7278	0.7008	0.7162
December	0.7178	0.6834	0.7043