2018 RUB to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 RUB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the RUB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 10.4153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 8.1931.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2222 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2333 to the December average rate of 8.5810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.4153 was up 0.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.4107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
RUB to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.7627, compared to 8.7592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0034 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.9546 SOS (High: 10.1171 / Low: 9.1625). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2502 SOS (High: 8.9030 / Low: 8.6528).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.6533 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 10.2155) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.9100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3055 (+3.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.3877 | 10.0111 | 10.2333 |
| February | 10.4153 | 9.9463 | 10.2155 |
| March | 10.3252 | 10.0382 | 10.1690 |
| April | 10.1171 | 9.1625 | 9.5157 |
| May | 9.3802 | 9.0878 | 9.2512 |
| June | 9.3423 | 8.9622 | 9.1915 |
| July | 9.3642 | 9.0525 | 9.2012 |
| August | 9.1936 | 8.4790 | 8.7115 |
| September | 8.8270 | 8.1931 | 8.5586 |
| October | 8.9030 | 8.6528 | 8.7957 |
| November | 8.8426 | 8.5221 | 8.7075 |
| December | 8.7484 | 8.3180 | 8.5810 |