YEARLY HIGH
0.0236 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0195 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0216 SGD

2018 RUB to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0233 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0236 was down 5.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0250, 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 118 SGD
2017 Average 118 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 98 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.53 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0236
0.0200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SGD 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 0.0224, compared to 0.0208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0021 SGD (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0208). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0231).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0232) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-4.13%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0232
2017 Avg (February) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0235 0.0231 0.0233
February 0.0236 0.0228 0.0232
March 0.0234 0.0227 0.0230
April 0.0229 0.0208 0.0217
May 0.0219 0.0210 0.0215
June 0.0218 0.0212 0.0215
July 0.0220 0.0215 0.0217
August 0.0216 0.0200 0.0206
September 0.0209 0.0195 0.0203
October 0.0212 0.0206 0.0209
November 0.0210 0.0203 0.0207
December 0.0207 0.0196 0.0203