YEARLY HIGH
0.5249 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4363 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4813 TWD

2018 RUB to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.5249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.4363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0886 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5193 to the December average rate of 0.4553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5249 was down 3.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5444, 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 2,625 TWD
2017 Average 2,610 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,182 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 442.84 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5258
0.4477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to TWD 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 0.4978, compared to 0.4649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0329 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0435 TWD (High: 0.5073 / Low: 0.4638). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 TWD (High: 0.5243 / Low: 0.5146).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

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 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5144) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5284), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-2.63%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5144
2017 Avg (February) 0.5284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5243 0.5146 0.5193
February 0.5249 0.5023 0.5144
March 0.5187 0.5047 0.5110
April 0.5073 0.4638 0.4839
May 0.4884 0.4670 0.4790
June 0.4865 0.4728 0.4792
July 0.4916 0.4816 0.4859
August 0.4863 0.4498 0.4623
September 0.4657 0.4363 0.4542
October 0.4733 0.4610 0.4690
November 0.4712 0.4531 0.4627
December 0.4658 0.4395 0.4553