2018 RUB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

360.1173 STD

YEARLY LOW

298.2466 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

329.9957 STD

2018 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 360.1173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 298.2466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.8708 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 356.3970 to the December average rate of 311.4712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 360.1173 was down 12.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 412.2372, 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 1,800,587 STD

2017 Average 1,863,915 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,491,233 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 309,353.84 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

360.8896

306.9786

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to STD 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 341.5184, compared to 318.4730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 341.5184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 318.4730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 32.6775 STD (High: 348.2644 / Low: 315.5869). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0206 STD (High: 338.8265 / Low: 330.8058).

April Spread (Volatile) ±32.6775

June Spread (Stable) ±8.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 19.7302 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.7302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 356.3970) against the same month in 2017 (average: 385.4497), the exchange rate shifted by -29.0527 (-7.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 356.3970

2017 Avg (January) 385.4497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	360.1173	351.0174	356.3970
February	357.6441	341.1895	349.1200
March	352.8719	344.2245	348.1431
April	348.2644	315.5869	328.4129
May	340.0517	320.2188	332.3823
June	338.8265	330.8058	334.6550
July	338.3806	330.2450	333.9944
August	333.7790	308.4947	317.1077
September	321.0352	298.2466	311.5325
October	323.9979	315.5259	320.3097
November	320.9334	309.8155	316.4227
December	317.4627	302.4407	311.4712