2018 RUB to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0401 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0326 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0363 TOP

2018 RUB to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0397 to the December average rate of 0.0337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0401 was down 2.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0412, 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 201 TOP

2017 Average 194 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 163 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.41 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0403

0.0331

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to TOP 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 0.0378, compared to 0.0348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0037 TOP (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0353). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 TOP (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0393).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0397) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+3.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0397

2017 Avg (January) 0.0384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0401	0.0393	0.0397
February	0.0398	0.0380	0.0389
March	0.0393	0.0383	0.0389
April	0.0390	0.0353	0.0366
May	0.0374	0.0349	0.0363
June	0.0369	0.0358	0.0364
July	0.0374	0.0363	0.0368
August	0.0367	0.0339	0.0348
September	0.0352	0.0327	0.0342
October	0.0356	0.0344	0.0350
November	0.0351	0.0338	0.0345
December	0.0345	0.0326	0.0337