YEARLY HIGH
0.7474 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.6693 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7099 SDG

2019 RUB to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.7474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.6693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0781 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7131 to the December average rate of 0.7181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7474 was up 2.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7278, 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 3,737 SDG
2018 Average 1,825 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 3,346 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 390.32 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7377
0.6798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.7165, compared to 0.7032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0507 SDG (High: 0.7474 / Low: 0.6967). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 SDG (High: 0.7111 / Low: 0.6993).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0507
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0377 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.7328) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4347 (+145.76%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.7328
2018 Avg (April) 0.2982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7300 0.6875 0.7131
February 0.7297 0.7147 0.7241
March 0.7466 0.7153 0.7302
April 0.7474 0.6967 0.7328
May 0.7016 0.6888 0.6951
June 0.7208 0.6850 0.7039
July 0.7198 0.7066 0.7134
August 0.7015 0.6693 0.6847
September 0.7075 0.6754 0.6950
October 0.7085 0.6889 0.7017
November 0.7111 0.6993 0.7065
December 0.7300 0.7004 0.7181