YEARLY HIGH
9.2518 SYP
YEARLY LOW
7.2964 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2392 SYP

2018 RUB to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 9.2518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 7.2964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9554 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0903 to the December average rate of 7.6202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.2518 was up 2.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.0434, 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 46,259 SYP
2017 Average 28,550 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 36,482 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,776.87 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.2374
7.4732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to SYP 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 8.6856, compared to 7.7928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.8332 SYP (High: 9.0117 / Low: 8.1786). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2078 SYP (High: 9.1233 / Low: 8.9155).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8332
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2078

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 0.5313 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.0575) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6690), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3884 (+146.86%).

2018 Avg (February) 9.0575
2017 Avg (February) 3.6690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2113 8.9391 9.0903
February 9.2518 8.8241 9.0575
March 9.1233 8.9155 9.0144
April 9.0117 8.1786 8.4831
May 8.4200 8.0737 8.2634
June 8.3482 8.0656 8.2052
July 8.3349 8.0885 8.1953
August 8.1773 7.5469 7.7588
September 7.8539 7.2964 7.6223
October 7.9263 7.6941 7.8191
November 7.8517 7.5795 7.7411
December 7.7665 7.3991 7.6202