2019 RUB to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

348.6167 STD

YEARLY LOW

304.6414 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

329.5369 STD

2019 RUB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 348.6167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 304.6414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.9752 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 315.5713 to the December average rate of 343.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 348.6167 was down 3.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 360.1173, 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 1,743,083 STD

2018 Average 1,649,589 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,523,207 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 219,876.25 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

345.8303

312.8205

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 322.9816, compared to 336.0923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.1108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 322.9816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 336.0923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 21.3795 STD (High: 342.2826 / Low: 320.9031). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9309 STD (High: 339.8777 / Low: 334.9468).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.3795

November Spread (Stable) ±4.9309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.5178 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.5178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 343.0795) against the same month in 2018 (average: 311.4712), the exchange rate shifted by +31.6083 (+10.15%).

2019 Avg (December) 343.0795

2018 Avg (December) 311.4712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	321.6317	304.6414	315.5713
February	322.0036	315.8005	320.0235
March	329.8604	316.9660	322.7077
April	330.4403	321.7501	326.0455
May	327.1287	321.5030	324.3445
June	342.2826	320.9031	329.1969
July	343.9737	337.6878	340.8687
August	335.1508	321.9460	327.3508
September	337.9604	322.8465	332.1827
October	338.5537	330.3591	335.3678
November	339.8777	334.9468	337.7045
December	348.6167	335.2418	343.0795