2018 RUB to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

138.0657 SLL

YEARLY LOW

96.4288 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

123.1892 SLL

2018 RUB to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 138.0657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 96.4288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.6370 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.2853 to the December average rate of 124.1410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 138.0657 was up 3.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 133.9248, 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 690,329 SLL

2017 Average 641,348 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 482,144 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,184.98 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

138.6430

98.3513

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SLL 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 127.6058, compared to 118.7726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.6058

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.7726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 28.8013 SLL (High: 125.2300 / Low: 96.4288). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1712 SLL (High: 135.8503 / Low: 132.6791).

August Spread (Volatile) ±28.8013

March Spread (Stable) ±3.1712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 15.5014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.5014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 134.9606) against the same month in 2017 (average: 126.7639), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1967 (+6.47%).

2018 Avg (February) 134.9606

2017 Avg (February) 126.7639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	137.0628	132.7927	135.2853
February	138.0657	131.2420	134.9606
March	135.8503	132.6791	134.3626
April	135.4235	122.8020	126.7420
May	127.4082	120.8926	124.8929
June	126.6638	98.7457	109.3915
July	104.6370	99.4619	101.7089
August	125.2300	96.4288	109.1313
September	127.9529	118.8702	124.1655
October	129.1337	125.3436	127.3742
November	127.9123	123.4811	126.1145
December	126.5290	120.5418	124.1410