2018 RUB to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3824.3244 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.1733 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1935.0307 VEF

2018 RUB to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 3824.3244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3824.1511 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1783 to the December average rate of 3676.7001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2061487.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3824.3244 was up 2029605.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1884, 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 19,121,622 VEF

2017 Average 866 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 866 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,120,755.41 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4149.4177

-377.0252

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RUB to VEF 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 697.2560, compared to 3172.8053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2475.5493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 697.2560

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3172.8053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2017.2709 VEF (High: 3708.0676 / Low: 1690.7967). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 VEF (High: 0.1863 / Low: 0.1733).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2017.2709

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 58.5352 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -58.5352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3772.2141) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1751), the exchange rate shifted by +3772.0390 (+2154491.35%).

2018 Avg (October) 3772.2141

2017 Avg (October) 0.1751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1863	0.1733	0.1783
February	514.8504	0.1742	288.5467
March	704.3714	507.6441	636.5902
April	1076.3575	639.3753	821.0472
May	1286.0120	1080.3226	1164.1390
June	1295.2234	1251.3469	1273.0347
July	1710.8230	1260.4224	1448.3598
August	3708.0676	1690.7967	2727.1347
September	3789.3537	3520.3667	3677.1880
October	3824.3244	3712.0788	3772.2141
November	3787.7843	3656.9213	3735.2352
December	3747.4252	3570.1016	3676.7001