YEARLY HIGH
0.1472 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.1284 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1387 SEK

2018 RUB to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.1472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.1284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1420 to the December average rate of 0.1337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1472 was down 8.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1610, 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 736 SEK
2017 Average 733 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 642 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.68 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1454
0.1314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SEK 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 0.1413, compared to 0.1361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0143 SEK (High: 0.1462 / Low: 0.1319). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 SEK (High: 0.1426 / Low: 0.1386).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1415) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1526), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-7.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1415
2017 Avg (February) 0.1526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1448 0.1399 0.1420
February 0.1472 0.1385 0.1415
March 0.1464 0.1414 0.1443
April 0.1462 0.1319 0.1394
May 0.1427 0.1381 0.1404
June 0.1437 0.1370 0.1403
July 0.1426 0.1386 0.1404
August 0.1409 0.1332 0.1366
September 0.1355 0.1284 0.1326
October 0.1401 0.1355 0.1373
November 0.1378 0.1331 0.1362
December 0.1368 0.1289 0.1337