YEARLY HIGH
0.5673 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.4649 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5163 THB

2018 RUB to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.5673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.4649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1024 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5627 to the December average rate of 0.4840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5673 was down 7.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6156, 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 2,836 THB
2017 Average 2,910 THB
Yearly Trough Low 2,325 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 511.79 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5707
0.4742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to THB 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 0.5349, compared to 0.4977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0497 THB (High: 0.5454 / Low: 0.4957). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 THB (High: 0.5673 / Low: 0.5569).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0497
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5627) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5923), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0296 (-5.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5627
2017 Avg (January) 0.5923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5673 0.5569 0.5627
February 0.5623 0.5425 0.5536
March 0.5565 0.5402 0.5473
April 0.5454 0.4957 0.5156
May 0.5231 0.4979 0.5127
June 0.5273 0.5091 0.5173
July 0.5379 0.5230 0.5292
August 0.5265 0.4803 0.4976
September 0.4947 0.4649 0.4823
October 0.5082 0.4896 0.4977
November 0.5022 0.4847 0.4954
December 0.4945 0.4659 0.4840