YEARLY HIGH
0.1342 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1057 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1194 SRD

2018 RUB to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.1342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.1057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1317 to the December average rate of 0.1104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1342 was down 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1352, 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 671 SRD
2017 Average 642 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 528 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.49 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1338
0.1082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SRD 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 0.1259, compared to 0.1128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0121 SRD (High: 0.1307 / Low: 0.1186). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 SRD (High: 0.1323 / Low: 0.1293).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+1.81%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1313
2017 Avg (February) 0.1290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1336 0.1294 0.1317
February 0.1342 0.1280 0.1313
March 0.1323 0.1293 0.1307
April 0.1307 0.1186 0.1230
May 0.1221 0.1171 0.1198
June 0.1211 0.1170 0.1190
July 0.1207 0.1171 0.1187
August 0.1184 0.1093 0.1124
September 0.1137 0.1057 0.1104
October 0.1148 0.1114 0.1132
November 0.1137 0.1098 0.1121
December 0.1125 0.1072 0.1104